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B.A. Communication Design

SRH University (Berlin School of Design and Communication) · Berlin, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOPortfolio/auditionPrivate universityPortfolioEnglish proof needed
Duration3.5 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryPortfolio/audition
Deadline (EU)No fixed deadline
EU fee 2026/27€9,000 / yr

About the course

A seven-semester (210 ECTS) degree in visual communication across graphics, photography, film and interactive design, with practical projects with industry partners, an internship semester and electives such as editorial design and animation. Taught in English in Berlin only, through SRH’s CORE model of 5-week project blocks.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • SRH does not publish specific rules for the Irish Leaving Certificate. Under German recognition rules (KMK/ZAB on anabin), the Leaving Cert gives direct university entry for art and design subjects if you have six subjects including two languages and Maths (O5/H6 or better), with at least two Higher Level subjects at H5 or better and the other four at O6/H6 or better. No extra subject requirement applies for arts. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. Confirm with SRH admissions.
  • Portfolio of around 10-15 of your own design works with short written explanations, followed by a selection interview (in person or online). SRH offers portfolio consultations on request.
  • English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59, TOEIC 785, Cambridge B2 First grade A/B or CAE A-C (certificates must be under two years old), or SRH’s own English Proficiency Certificate test. Leaving Cert English is not listed as an exemption, so confirm with SRH.

How to apply

  1. Build your portfolioGather 10-15 pieces of your own design work with short explanations; ask SRH for a portfolio consultation if unsure.
  2. Apply onlineApply through SRH’s online portal with CV, passport copy, Leaving Cert results or current results, portfolio and English proof. No deadline, but apply early for October 2027.
  3. Selection interviewAttend the admission interview in Berlin or online to discuss your portfolio and motivation.
  4. Sign contract and enrolSign the study contract, pay the €750 enrolment fee and start on 1 October 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: SRH publishes no application deadline and accepts applications year-round. Intakes start on 1 October and 1 April. Apply several months before your chosen start so there is time for the portfolio review, interview and contract..

Costs

  • Private university: EU/EEA tuition is €750 a month (€4,500 a semester, about €9,000 a year) per SRH’s fee sheet valid from April 2026, which gives €29,925 for the full 7 semesters with the 5% advance-payment discount. The programme page still shows €690 a month, so confirm the current rate. There is also a one-off enrolment fee of €750. No application fee is published.
This is a private university, so budget around €9,000 a year in tuition plus a €750 enrolment fee and Berlin rent. The English-taught version runs in Berlin only; other SRH campuses teach it in German.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityBerlin
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryPortfolio/audition
Programme page ↗Admission requirements in detail ↗EU/EEA fee sheet (April 2026) ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official SRH University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees are from the sheet valid from April 2026; confirm 2027/28 fees with SRH. Always confirm details with the university before applying.