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Bachelor of Arts - Communication design

Bachelor's degree, Arts, design and media. SRH University - Berlin, Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Level
Bachelor's degree
Field
Arts, design and media
School
SRH University - Berlin
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Tuition (first year)
8,280 EUR
Application fee
Free
Earliest intake
Apr 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
11,400 EUR a year
School type
Private

Program overview

Bachelor of Arts - Communication design is a bachelor's degree program in arts, design and media at SRH University - Berlin, a private institution in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, founded in 1966.

First-year tuition is listed at 8,280 EUR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Apr 2027.

Applications to SRH University - Berlin typically receive a decision in 14 days and 18 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 19,680 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The blocked-account amount is set annually by the German authorities. It was around €11,900 per year at the last check, and it may have been revised. Public universities charge a semester contribution, and some states such as Baden-Württemberg charge tuition to non-EU students. Private universities charge fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (EUR)
Tuition, first year8,280 EUR
Living costs, first year (school estimate)11,400 EUR
Application fee (one time)Free
Estimated first-year total19,680 EUR

How the tuition compares in Germany

Our directory lists 44 bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media at 14 schools in Germany. Their median first-year tuition is 11,000 EUR, and the middle half cost between 9,900 EUR and 13,288 EUR.

At 8,280 EUR, Bachelor of Arts - Communication design is 25% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 8,280 EUR to 14,850 EUR.

Lower-cost bachelor's degree options in arts, design and media

If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Germany.

ProgramSchoolTuition (1st year)
Bachelor of Science - Virtual Reality & Game Development - Technical ArtSRH University - Heidelberg, Heidelberg8,280 EUR
Bachelor of Arts - Audio DesignSRH University - Munich, Munich9,000 EUR
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design and Visual CommunicationWhitecliffe University of Applied Sciences (WUAS), Berlin9,280 EUR
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design and Visual CommunicationMedia University of Applied Sciences - Berlin, Berlin9,480 EUR
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion DesignHochschule Fresenius - Berlin, Berlin9,840 EUR
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film DesignMediadesign Hochschule (mdh) University of Applied Sciences - Berlin, Berlin10,080 EUR

Plan for the Apr 2027 intake

Working back from a Apr 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. Winter semester (starting in October) is the main intake, with a summer semester (starting in April) for some programmes. Deadlines are often between January and July, and some are earlier.

ByStep
June 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
August 2026Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
October 2026Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
December 2026Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
March 2027Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

SRH University - Berlin sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Arts - Communication design. For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.

English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS or TOEFL. German-taught programmes ask for a German test such as TestDaF or DSH. Each university sets its own minimum levels.

  • Class 12 marksheets and certificate (or the school's accepted equivalent).
  • A personal statement or statement of purpose.
  • A reference from a teacher or school.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: National visa for study

Students from India need a National visa for study to study in Germany. German embassies and consulates, and the university's admissions office decides the application.

Germany has a large number of English-taught and German-taught programmes, and many public universities charge little or no tuition. The practical hurdles are admission requirements for Indian degrees, a blocked-account proof of funds, and visa appointment availability.

  • Check the programme's admission rules and language requirements on the university site and on DAAD. Applications go to the university or to uni-assist.
  • If required for your country, obtain the academic evaluation certificate the university asks for (APS India for Indian applicants).
  • Receive the admission letter, open the blocked account and arrange health insurance.
  • Book the visa appointment, prepare the national visa application and attend the appointment.

After you graduate

Graduates can apply for a residence permit to look for work related to their degree for a limited period. Check the current rules on the official sources.

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against Bachelor of Arts - Communication design and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Bachelor of Arts - Communication design?

First-year tuition is listed at 8,280 EUR. Living costs are extra; SRH University - Berlin estimates 11,400 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Apr 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Bachelor of Arts - Communication design a degree?

It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Which visa do I need to study in Germany?

You need a National visa for study, decided by German embassies and consulates, and the university's admissions office. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to SRH University - Berlin, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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