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Hochschule Mainz
Bachelor German Arts & Design

Communication Design

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Communication Design B.A. program prepares students for careers in design through a structured curriculum. The program begins with foundational technical and theoretical design fundamentals, followed by drafting, conception, and design initiatives. The first year provides a comprehensive foundation with modules in Design Basics, Typography, Artistic Foundations, Language and Text, Photography, and Historical Foundations. The second year focuses on Conception and Design modules where students can begin to specialize in areas such as Corporate Design, Book Design, Illustration, Editorial Design, Interactive Media, Typography, Advertising, and more. The third year includes a practical internship semester and interdisciplinary projects. Students complete their studies in the seventh semester with a bachelor's thesis, documentation, and public exhibition. The program covers a wide range of subjects including Advertising, Book Design, Corporate Design, Typography, Photography, and more. Graduates can work in business and industry, cultural and state institutions, design studios, advertising agencies, or as freelance graphic artists.
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The Communication Design B.A. program prepares students for careers in design through a structured curriculum. The program begins with foundational technical and theoretical design fundamentals, followed by drafting, conception, and design initiatives. The first year provides a comprehensive foundation with modules in Design Basics, Typography, Artistic Foundations, Language and Text, Photography, and Historical Foundations. The second year focuses on Conception and Design modules where students can begin to specialize in areas such as Corporate Design, Book Design, Illustration, Editorial Design, Interactive Media, Typography, Advertising, and more. The third year includes a practical internship semester and interdisciplinary projects. Students complete their studies in the seventh semester with a bachelor's thesis, documentation, and public exhibition. The program covers a wide range of subjects including Advertising, Book Design, Corporate Design, Typography, Photography, and more. Graduates can work in business and industry, cultural and state institutions, design studios, advertising agencies, or as freelance graphic artists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Communication Design at Hochschule Mainz

Is Communication Design at Hochschule Mainz 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 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 Communication Design at Hochschule Mainz?

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 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 Mainz — 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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