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Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
Bachelor German Computer Science

Digital Product Design and Development

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

About the Program

The Digital Product Design and Development program focuses on networked, digital and intelligent products. Students learn to network products via the internet and ensure they communicate with each other. The program covers robotics, artificial intelligence, and user expertise. Students spend most of their time in the Prototyping Lab, Media Lab, and workshops, working with technologies like 3D printers, sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers (Arduino and Raspberry Pi). The program has four main areas of specialization: Spatial Technologies (smart home concepts, fixed technologies), Portable Media (mobile technologies that communicate with each other), Physical Computing (hardware development), and User-centered design (ensuring usability). Graduates can work as UX-Designers, Creative Developers, Creative Coders, or Front-end Developers in engineering and design offices, development departments, future laboratories, and companies in the media and information industry.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Digital Product Design

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Product Design and Development at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Is Digital Product Design and Development at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Digital Product Design and Development programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Digital Product Design and Development at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Digital Product Design and Development? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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