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How much does MU Media University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
MU Media University is a state-recognised private university and charges monthly tuition fees. The rates are the same for German- and English-taught programmes.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's programmes (on campus) | 790 EUR per month |
| Most Master's programmes | 890 EUR per month |
| International Business (M.Sc.) and Corporate Sustainability Management (M.A.), 1 year | 1,116 EUR per month |
| Non-EU Master's students (2023 fee rules) | 1,000 EUR admission fee and a 1,700 EUR deposit, offset against the final semester |
| uni-assist certificate check | 75 EUR, refunded after enrolment |
| Semester ticket | Charged on top, depends on the campus |
The admission fee and deposit for non-EU students come from MU's 2023 fee regulations, and the semester ticket price differs by campus, so confirm the current amounts with MU before you apply.
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master | April and October | No fixed deadline |
| Digital Journalism (M.A.) | October only | No fixed deadline |
MU publishes no application deadline, so admission is rolling. You apply directly through MU's online form, followed by a selection interview. If your certificates are from outside Germany, uni-assist checks them first. If you need a student visa, apply several months before your intake to leave enough time for the visa process.
How many programmes are taught in English?
MU offers 8 English-taught degree programmes on campus. The Berlin and Frankfurt campuses teach the Master's programmes in English, while Cologne teaches in German.
Bachelor
- Graphic Design and Visual Communication (B.A.), Berlin
Master
- Business Psychology (M.Sc.)
- Communication Design and Creative Strategies (M.A.), Berlin and Frankfurt
- Corporate Sustainability Management (M.A.), Berlin
- Digital Journalism (M.A.), Berlin
- International Business (M.Sc.), Berlin
- International Marketing and Media Management (M.A.), Berlin and Frankfurt
- Public Relations and Digital Marketing (M.A.), Berlin and Frankfurt
MU also runs several English Master's programmes fully online, such as Artificial Intelligence and Societies. Online programmes are generally not suitable for a German student visa.
About MU Media University of Applied Sciences
MU Media University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised private university of applied sciences, founded in 2008 as HMKW (Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft) and renamed in 2024. It has about 1,809 students and campuses in Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt.
It specialises in media, communication, journalism, design, business psychology and media management.
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