International Programmes 2026/2027

Digital Media Digital Media

University of Bremen • Bremen

Degree
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
Course location
Bremen
In cooperation with

Hochschule für Künste Bremen (University of the Arts Bremen)

Teaching language
  • English
Languages

100% English

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Digital Media Systems
MA for a specialisation in arts and design
MSc for a specialisation in computer science / media informatics

The two-year, international, anglophone Master's programme expands and deepens the knowledge that students acquired in their Bachelor's degrees. This is an international programme – the language of instruction is English. The Master's in Digital Media is a two-year programme leading to a Master of Science (MSc) or a Master of Arts (MA) degree. The Master of Arts is issued by the University of the Arts Bremen. The University of Bremen issues the Master of Sciences degree.

Course organisation

With media informatics, media design, media theory and special topics of digital media, the first year builds the foundation for the full-time Master's project in the third semester. In this project, the students work on a complex problem pertaining to science, arts, and design. The Master's thesis is written in the fourth semester.

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

Approx. 425 EUR

Costs of living

Approx. 1,100 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Documents required for the application:

  • Letter of motivation
  • CV
  • Certificate of an accepted Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Portfolio

From the application, i.e. transcript of records plus portfolio, it must become clear that the applicant has substantial experience both in computer science (i.e. programming and algorithms, beyond using existing tools) and design in the field of media.

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEIC: 945
  • Reading: 455
  • Listening: 490
  • Speaking: 180
  • Writing: 180
  • ISE (paper edition): ISE III
  • IELTS Academic: 7
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
Language requirements exemptions
Please find details on the course website.
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 May - 15 July
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

Cooperation with research projects in research institutes, opportunities for internships, and jobs in dozens of small, medium, and large companies in Bremen
This needs to be organised by the student individually.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Support with registration procedures

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