Program Overview
The Media Arts Cultures at Danube University Krems is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 Media Arts Cultures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Krems, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Arts Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- must complete a first university degree
This should be at least a Bachelor degree issued by a university, quantified as three years of studies corresponding to 180 ECTS (information on ECTS).
Or, if ECTS is not used in the country where first degree was acquired: proof of a successfully completed period of study at higher education level considered comparable with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. The decision on this will be made by the MediaAC Consortium. - show a strong motivation and interest
to learn, work and build the future of the field of Media Arts and their Cultures. - have sufficient knowledge of English for academic purposes
- Work experience\xc2\xa0is not an admission requirement. However, work experience can be a strong advantage for an application, especially if it has been acquired working within the Media Arts field. To have work experience acknowledged, applicants should clearly state it in their CV. Three is no paperwork by the employer required, but please be aware the Admission Board may contact employers for confirmation. Confirmation of working as a Media Artist will be checked through documentation such as inclusion in exhibitions, particiaption in an artist in residence program or working on a funded project.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Danube University Krems 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 Danube University Krems
Danube University Krems
Krems an der Donau, Austria
The University for Continuing Education Krems is an Austrian university specializing in further education for working professionals. It is located in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120