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Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart

About the Program

The New Media program trains students to become generalists in the field of digital design. Students learn web and interface design, app and game development, and become experts in information and user experience. The program combines seminars and project work in web design, information visualization (2D and 3D), coding courses for web and mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), as well as courses in digital culture, aesthetics, and the history of digital media. Students work with cutting-edge hardware and software, experimenting with technologies like games for head-mounted displays and applications in artificial intelligence. The program prepares graduates to work worldwide in virtual reality, web, game, and interaction design agencies. Other career fields include research, net and media art, 3D modeling and printing, and software development. The integrated practical semester opens many doors for future career choices, with students and graduates working at companies like Fraunhofer Institute, IBM, Phoenix Design, Daimler Interface Lab, Bosch, and others.
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The New Media program trains students to become generalists in the field of digital design. Students learn web and interface design, app and game development, and become experts in information and user experience. The program combines seminars and project work in web design, information visualization (2D and 3D), coding courses for web and mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), as well as courses in digital culture, aesthetics, and the history of digital media. Students work with cutting-edge hardware and software, experimenting with technologies like games for head-mounted displays and applications in artificial intelligence. The program prepares graduates to work worldwide in virtual reality, web, game, and interaction design agencies. Other career fields include research, net and media art, 3D modeling and printing, and software development. The integrated practical semester opens many doors for future career choices, with students and graduates working at companies like Fraunhofer Institute, IBM, Phoenix Design, Daimler Interface Lab, Bosch, and others.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about New Media at Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart

Is New Media at Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart 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 New Media 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 New Media at Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart?

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 New Media?

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 Merz Akademie Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien, Stuttgart — 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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