Your skills
Your future
„The internationality of the university is visible at all times and offers an encouraging environment for creative thinking and strategic testing of teaching content."
Cornelius Gesing
Master Alumnus
„From the very start I loved the open and creative atmosphere at the BU. Teamwork is very important and in the practice related courses provide the opportunity to test our ideas."
Anneke Hoffmann
Master Student
„I love being a teacher at BU because I have the opportunity to bring across the hottest topics to students while they are still evolving in the industry. "
Nikolai Bockholt
Lecturer
„It is said, “practice makes perfect”, and in my view, Brand University puts the P in practice!"
Michael Balogh
Master Alumnus
„The professors come from a variety of backgrounds and there are always opportunities to profit from their practical experience in the industry. "
Lynn Treudler
Master Alumna
„A gate of knowledge and opportunities...Brand University is one of the best decisions I have ever made."
Jerina Haxhimali
Master Student
„I experienced a welcoming international study environment with students from various backgrounds and cultures around the world. "
Dóra Timar
Master Alumna
In our Master’s programme Design Innovation you will learn how to develop exciting products and services, create digital innovations and apply relevant technologies.
In small groups and a creative atmosphere, you’ll work on real projects with major corporations, agencies or startups, making valuable contacts for your future career path.
Real projects with companies, agencies and start-ups await you. There you can apply your knowledge, give valuable input and take away valuable insights. Experience the workflows of the management and media industry first-hand and make valuable contacts – the foundation for your professional network.
As a state-recognised university in private sponsorship, the Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively by tuition fees.
Tuition fees for students from Germany and the EU:
Tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU*:
*Exceptions can be made if you have a long-term residence permit for the EU.
Whether you need an entry visa for Germany or not depends on your country of origin. Please follow the link to check the requirements that apply to you.
If you need a student visa, please contact the German embassy in your home country in order to apply (find embassy near you).
Your visa will be valid for three months. Within this time frame, you have to convert your visa into a residence permit. Please note that a three months tourist visa cannot be converted into a residency permit for the purpose of studying.
It may take several months for a visa to be issued. Please make sure to check the visa processing times in your home country.
In any event, it is important to apply for a visa as soon as you have received your letter of admission from Brand University of Applied Sciences.
A student visa requires proof of financing. More specifically, you must provide proof that you have at least 11.208 Euro to live and study in Germany for a year. The money must be deposited in a blocked account at a reputable financial institution
In Germany, all students are subject to mandatory health insurance at a cost of approx. 120 Euro per month. A proof of health insurance is required for your enrolment at Brand University of Applied Sciences and for obtaining a visa and a residence permit.
The German public health insurance system is well developed. For instance, you are free to visit any doctor you choose. The insurance company will pay for all medically necessary treatments such as dentist’s treatments, check ups, hospital stays, etc.
Please contact Milena Gooßen concerning health insurance before you apply for your visa.
For the regular start of studies in the winter semester (1st October), you must apply by 15th September. For the regular start of studies in the summer semester (1st April), you must apply by 15th March.
We need the following application documents from you
After we examine your application documents, our application manager Milena Goossen and our course director Michael Kress are happy to meet you in a personal interview and to learn more about your individual career, your professional attitude and your personal goals in connection with your studies.
After successfully completing the interview, you will be admitted to the programme.
