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B.A. Illustration

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

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOPortfolio/auditionPrivate universityPortfolioRolling admission
Duration3.5 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryPortfolio/audition
Deadline (EU)Rolling
EU fee 2026€9,000 / yr

About the course

An English-taught illustration degree over 7 semesters (210 ECTS), covering drawing and design basics, typography, character design, narrative illustration, editorial design and concept art. It includes an internship or study-abroad semester and a final thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • SRH asks for a school-leaving certificate that gives university access in your home country. Under German rules the Leaving Certificate gives direct entry to arts courses with six subjects, including two languages and Maths (O5/H6 or better), at least two at Higher Level H5 or better and the other four at O6/H6 or better. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. SRH publishes nothing Ireland-specific, so confirm with admissions.
  • Portfolio of around 15-20 original creative works (SRH’s portfolio checklist asks for no more than 20, mostly from the last two years and not mainly school assignments), followed by an admissions interview if you meet the requirements.
  • English: proof of English is required (SRH lists certificates such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 87), or you can pass SRH’s own English Proficiency Certificate test. SRH does not say that Leaving Cert English is accepted, so check with admissions.

How to apply

  1. Prepare your portfolioPut together 15-20 original works, using SRH’s B.A. Illustration portfolio checklist (show a range of techniques and include sketchbook development).
  2. Apply onlineApply on the SRH online portal with your CV, passport copy, Leaving Cert results (or current reports) and portfolio.
  3. Interview and EnglishApplicants who qualify are invited to an admissions interview. Provide an English certificate or take the SRH English test.
  4. Contract and enrolmentReceive your acceptance letter, sign the study contract, pay the €750 enrolment fee and start in October 2027 (or April 2027).
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: SRH accepts applications on a rolling basis through its online portal, with starts on 1 October and 1 April; intakes listed include October 2026, April 2027 and October 2027. No fixed deadline is published for 2027 entry; apply early..

Costs

  • SRH is a private, state-recognised university. EU/EEA students pay €750 a month (€4,500 a semester, €9,000 a year if paid monthly, or €8,730 if a full year is paid in advance with the 3% discount), plus a one-off enrolment fee of €750. The official price list (valid from 1 January 2026) gives a total of €29,925 for the 3.5-year programme, which already includes the 5% discount for paying the full programme upfront; paying monthly works out at €31,500. A public-transport semester ticket is charged on top. No application fee is published.
This is a private university charging about €9,000 a year in tuition on top of Berlin living costs. Your portfolio of up to 20 works is the key to admission.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityBerlin
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryPortfolio/audition
Programme page ↗Portfolio checklist ↗EU/EEA fee list (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 price list valid from January 2026; confirm 2027 fees with SRH. Always confirm details with the university before applying.