PhD
English
Arts & Design
Illustration (BA)
Doctorate
About the Program
Drawing is your passion; you think in images. Our Berlin-based Illustration BA programme will teach you to visualise messages and draft blueprints while developing your personal style. Learn to apply your drawing skills in a professional context. A picture is worth a thousand words. Visuals serve as the central communication medium in our BA Illustration programme. In this programme, you’ll learn to tell stories through drawing and to convey messages through imagery. You will also develop an understanding of the interplay between image and text, and you will learn methods and techniques of research, conception and visual implementation. Informed by storytelling principles, you’ll develop your own designs for a variety of illustration projects including graphic novels and children's books. Manual printing techniques such as silkscreen, risography and etching make up the curriculum along with digital applications and software, typography, editorial design and editorial illustration. You will learn to transport your illustrations to three-dimensional spaces and make them interact with their environment. Thereby, you will help shape tomorrow’s design solutions today. Our programme encourages you to work with professional clients on real assignments. You will find yourself visiting illustration and animation studios on a regular basis for a chance to experience what it's like to work in the creative industries.
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Drawing is your passion; you think in images. Our Berlin-based Illustration BA programme will teach you to visualise messages and draft blueprints while developing your personal style. Learn to apply your drawing skills in a professional context. A picture is worth a thousand words. Visuals serve as the central communication medium in our BA Illustration programme. In this programme, you’ll learn to tell stories through drawing and to convey messages through imagery. You will also develop an understanding of the interplay between image and text, and you will learn methods and techniques of research, conception and visual implementation. Informed by storytelling principles, you’ll develop your own designs for a variety of illustration projects including graphic novels and children's books. Manual printing techniques such as silkscreen, risography and etching make up the curriculum along with digital applications and software, typography, editorial design and editorial illustration. You will learn to transport your illustrations to three-dimensional spaces and make them interact with their environment. Thereby, you will help shape tomorrow’s design solutions today. Our programme encourages you to work with professional clients on real assignments. You will find yourself visiting illustration and animation studios on a regular basis for a chance to experience what it's like to work in the creative industries.
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How do I apply to Illustration (BA) at SRH University?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Illustration (BA) at SRH University
Is Illustration (BA) at SRH University taught in German or English? ▼
This PhD programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Illustration (BA) 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 Illustration (BA) at SRH University? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Illustration (BA)? ▼
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 SRH University — 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.