Foundation Diploma Art & Design

University of Europe for Applied Sciences | Berlin Germany
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Qualification
Foundation Program
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
EUR 14,600
(c. USD16,958.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Prepare yourself for your Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design in the best possible way. Our Art & Design Foundation Diploma gives you the unique opportunity to learn the basics of our Art & Design Bachelor degree programmes. After the semester, decide where your strengths lie. At the UE Campuses we educate more than 300 students each year in the following subjects:
- Film & Motion Design (Berlin)
- Photography & New Media (Berlin)
- Illustration (Berlin)
- Communication Design (Berlin)
- Game Design (Berlin)
- UX/UI Design (at UE Innovation Hub)
- Visual Communication (Hamburg)
- Design & Management Studies (Hamburg)

You will get to know our teachers, your fellow students, our campus and our studios and equipment. After the orientation semester, you choose your focus in the Bachelor’s programme according to your strengths and preferences.

Destination of Study

Germany

Subjects of Study

The pre-course consists of 18 hours per week (HPW). Learn more about the course content in the curriculum.
 
Distribution of the semester hours per week
 
Basics of the design degree programmes
Teaching of the study programme-specific basics as a summary of the respective professional field with the aim of getting to know the different genres, fields of activity and career opportunities and creating a successful portfolio.
3 HPW in each of the basic courses.

It will include a preliminary view of Scientific working, in the sense of an information-providing theory course that opens up facets of art, design, media and cultural history and provides initial access to academic work as well as an introduction to dealing with academic texts.

Also, you will get coaching from our teachers at Campus Berlin for your portfolio.
Basic aspects of specialized software in each different programmes i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere
 
English (3 HPW)

  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Speaking: taking part in discussions, summarizing texts
  • Writing: producing increasingly complex texts, such as summaries, comments

Language Requirements

English
Duolingo 100 or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 60

Qualification Requirements

Admission Requirements

Here are some things you will require for your application at the UE:

  • IELTS English level 5.5 overall or higher
  • High school Certificate
  • Portfolio: not required

Tuition EUR 14,600

The university offers various savings depending on the applicant’s situation.

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