All courses are held in English.
Summer semester: 31 October
Winter semester: 30 April
New programme structure starting winter semester 2025/2026
Starting with the winter semester 2025/2026, the programme will introduce a new structure. This structure will update the programme to reflect the latest developments in the field of design as education and design as profession in Germany. The biggest change will be the extension of the programme from three to then four semesters. This answers to the needs and requests of the students. The additional semester, namely the third semester, is a mobility semester in which students can either take up professional internships (this will be made easier since now internships are an essential part of the curriculum) or can enjoy an exchange semester with one of our many international partners. During the first and second study semesters, the new structure will consist of one main studio class, a mandatory German class, theory and mentoring, also one compact expertise course and two elective courses one of which can be high-level German. For details, please review the study and exam regulations.
We are happy to offer this updated programme structure to allow our students the best chances on the design job market.
The Department of Design in Dessau has established a progressive educational model reflecting the historical values of the Bauhaus.
This MAID programme (Master of Arts in Integrated Design) incorporates the essential design disciplines with the creative subjects of communication design, product design, and space as well as audiovisual and digital media. They are brought together through rigorous fundamental training and interdisciplinary problem-solving. These integrative components form the contour of the Master's programme.
With the theme of "creating relations", the emphasis of these design disciplines is freshly applied. This international programme focuses on the development of intercultural competences, using the synergetic power of a working environment with students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. Students can focus on particular areas via interdisciplinary projects. A high level of media competence is required in all semesters. Projects are based on both practical and experimental research. The systematic approach to problems and the creative development of individual solutions are emphasised.
The MAID programme suits a four-semester curriculum. Building a bridge between our "Intermediales Design" Master's programme (language of instruction: German) and our international Master of Integrated Design (language of instruction: English), we offer even more interdisciplinary studies and more interactive classes between the two programmes.
The curriculum is based on an interlinked structure that allows an education in essential design fields – creating comprehensive knowledge, methodic diversification, and creative specialisation. Throughout the course of study, product design, communication design, and media design are the main fields, accompanied by supporting design disciplines.
For more information, please see: www.hs-anhalt.de/maid.
The programme consists of different kinds of courses.
Inter-linked studio project (main course): comprehensive project work related to progressive methods to achieve applied and strategic design solutions
The Studio Module is the centre of the MAID courses. Under a principal topic, progressive research and creative methods are applied to complex design projects in order to develop strategic and relevant design solutions.
The Elective Module offers complementary courses to the studio class and focuses on applied and advanced technologies, experimental approaches or fundamental skills.
The Expertise Module includes specialised workshops, excursions, synchronising classes to gain further qualifications or courses offering professional competences such as teaching and management skills, etc. Design Sciences introduce scientific and theoretical discourses and reflections corresponding with the design projects.
The programme also offers Design Theory, a mandatory class for basic German, and mentoring classes.
For more information, please visit www.hs-anhalt.de/maid.
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Internships are part of the mobility semester (third semester). They must be organised by the students.
272.40 EUR administrative registration fee
This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union, and a public transport semester ticket is included. Please see the university website for updated information.
Approx. 700 EUR
The university offers a limited number of scholarships after the second semester.
English language requirements: C1 (7.0 or higher) or equivalent: TOEFL iBT (95 to 120 or higher), TOEFL ITP Level 1 (627 to 677 or higher)
Proof that your university education was conducted in English waives the necessity to submit a language certificate.
Summer semester: 31 October
Winter semester: 30 April
All international applicants have to apply using uni-assist. Please see the following link to access the application information:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html and www.hs-anhalt.de/maid.
The university itself is currently unable to offer jobs. However, there are options in the city to apply for part-time jobs, which are mostly in production or similar service industries. Language tutors are in high demand. Non-EU students should be aware that student visas entail strict regulations regarding work.
Accommodation near the campus is offered by the "Studentenwerk Halle" (Student Services). The "Studentenwerk" works together with the university, but it is an independent institution. In order to reserve a room, the application should be sent as soon as possible.
Student Services runs on online application portal for student housing. Only online applications are accepted, and they must be submitted here: https://tl1host.eu/SWHAL/#home.
Apartment and room shares are also available, but it will take time and effort to find something appropriate, so please plan ahead. No guaranteed accommodation is available.
For further information, see: http://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/international-students.html
http://www.studentenwerk-halle.de.
The school has an active career service that supports the students as well as alumni.
The university is located near the Bauhaus on a small campus right outside the main train station. Workshops, a cafeteria, studios and lecture rooms as well as seminar rooms are equipped with up-to-date technology.
The city of Dessau-Rosslau is rather small, with about 95,000 inhabitants. It offers a rich cultural and shopping infrastructure. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bauhaus Dessau and Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm attract many visitors every year and give the city an extraordinary landscape with gardens, parks, and lakes.
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