Program Overview
The Interactive Media Design at Furtwangen University is a MA programme in Arts & Design taught in English, German over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Interactive Media Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 120 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interactive Media Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory and History of Media
- Writing and Storytelling in New Media
- Human Computer Interaction
- Interface Design Perception and Interaction
- Empirical Research
- Economics and Management of interactive Media
- Value Creation with Interactive Media
- Interactive Video production
- Interactive Sound production
- Game Design
- Game Production
- Scientific and Empirical Research Methods
- Communication and Media Theory
- Research and Design Projects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
* German university entrance qualification or foreign equivalent: First academic degree (Bachelor, Master, Magister, Diploma or equivalent) after a minimum of 3 years full-time studies and 210 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). 180 ECTS may also be accepted. In these cases, the remaining 30 ECTS will be made up during the first two semesters of the Master Course.
* The degree has to qualify for a profession and to be related to Media Design.
* Additional aptitude for the course: Very good command of the two course languages English and German. In case of English a TOEFL score of at least 76 (internet based) is required, in case of German TDN 4 (TestDaF Level 4) or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 120 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 120 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Furtwangen University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Furtwangen University
Furtwangen University
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 18 months
