PhD
English
Social Sciences
Print Media & Packaging Technologies
Doctorate
About the Program
In Germany, Print Media and Packaging Technologies is the first and only international undergraduate programme in engineering dedicated to media. It is exclusively taught in English and designed for students from across the world. This unique subject merges creativity, science, technology, intercultural studies, corporate management, and languages. Graduates enjoy high quality jobs. The placement rate is 100%. The programme cultivates leaders and practitioners who are well-versed in media matters, positioning them for senior roles in technical, management, and marketing positions worldwide. Graduates work in internationally expanding businesses. The programme is firmly designed to promote proficiency in media engineering. In addition, students will develop critical-thinking and public-speaking skills. Find more information here. New technologies continue to develop. Variable data printing for the individualisation of packaging and personalisation of commercial print will play a more prominent role in communication and marketing. The symbiotic relationship between the Internet and print media introduces new products and revolutionises the way we communicate, triggering new marketing strategies. The faculty runs a unique, state-of-the-art learning centre with advanced media technologies, i.e. the latest printing machines used in the industry. It is the largest and best-equipped centre in Europe, featuring numerous laboratories and studios equipped with digital and commercial printing presses, creative printing set-ups, 3D printing facilities, a packaging print factory, and the latest post-press equipment for binding and finishing. Students can also take advantage of a new pre-media facility with the latest digital technologies and specific workflows available to the media industry. For more information about the application process and other aspects of your stay at HdM, please visit https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/.
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In Germany, Print Media and Packaging Technologies is the first and only international undergraduate programme in engineering dedicated to media. It is exclusively taught in English and designed for students from across the world. This unique subject merges creativity, science, technology, intercultural studies, corporate management, and languages. Graduates enjoy high quality jobs. The placement rate is 100%. The programme cultivates leaders and practitioners who are well-versed in media matters, positioning them for senior roles in technical, management, and marketing positions worldwide. Graduates work in internationally expanding businesses. The programme is firmly designed to promote proficiency in media engineering. In addition, students will develop critical-thinking and public-speaking skills. Find more information here. New technologies continue to develop. Variable data printing for the individualisation of packaging and personalisation of commercial print will play a more prominent role in communication and marketing. The symbiotic relationship between the Internet and print media introduces new products and revolutionises the way we communicate, triggering new marketing strategies. The faculty runs a unique, state-of-the-art learning centre with advanced media technologies, i.e. the latest printing machines used in the industry. It is the largest and best-equipped centre in Europe, featuring numerous laboratories and studios equipped with digital and commercial printing presses, creative printing set-ups, 3D printing facilities, a packaging print factory, and the latest post-press equipment for binding and finishing. Students can also take advantage of a new pre-media facility with the latest digital technologies and specific workflows available to the media industry. For more information about the application process and other aspects of your stay at HdM, please visit https://pmt.hdm-stuttgart.de/application/.
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How do I apply to Print Media & Packaging Technologies at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart?
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 Print Media & Packaging Technologies at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
Is Print Media & Packaging Technologies at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart 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 Print Media & Packaging Technologies 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 Print Media & Packaging Technologies at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart? ▼
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 Print Media & Packaging Technologies? ▼
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 der Medien Stuttgart — 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.