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Hochschule Rhein-Waal
Bachelor English Arts & Design

Information and Communication Design

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Information and Communication Design focuses on creating functional and emotionally receptive design solutions for websites, interfaces, brochures, books, posters, and trademarks. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation with IT experts, psychologists, natural scientists, engineers, and economists. Students learn cutting-edge design areas like interface and motion design with access to state-of-the-art equipment. The curriculum includes creative, technical, and theoretical fundamentals, with courses in illustration and photography in the first year. From the third semester, students undertake practical design projects in editorial design, corporate design, integrated communication, campaign, exhibition design, information design, and web design, often in cooperation with external institutions and companies. Technical skills development includes interface design, online design, and motion design. The program concludes with a bachelor's thesis consisting of a practical design project accompanied by an academic paper.
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Information and Communication Design focuses on creating functional and emotionally receptive design solutions for websites, interfaces, brochures, books, posters, and trademarks. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation with IT experts, psychologists, natural scientists, engineers, and economists. Students learn cutting-edge design areas like interface and motion design with access to state-of-the-art equipment. The curriculum includes creative, technical, and theoretical fundamentals, with courses in illustration and photography in the first year. From the third semester, students undertake practical design projects in editorial design, corporate design, integrated communication, campaign, exhibition design, information design, and web design, often in cooperation with external institutions and companies. Technical skills development includes interface design, online design, and motion design. The program concludes with a bachelor's thesis consisting of a practical design project accompanied by an academic paper.

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

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Information and Communication Design at Hochschule Rhein-Waal

Is Information and Communication Design at Hochschule Rhein-Waal taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Information and Communication Design 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 Information and Communication Design at Hochschule Rhein-Waal?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Information and Communication Design?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Rhein-Waal — 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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