In hands-on projects , you will experience the entire workflow from finding ideas to technical implementation. You design apps, animations, posters, books, magazines, brand identities and more. Our practical approach prepares you to develop your creative personality and become a professional designer.
Study Communication Design in a motivating environment
Studying Graphic Design & Visual Communication (also called 'Communication Design') in the middle of Berlin provides permanent inspiration. In a friendly and motivating learning atmosphere, our experienced team of lecturers and professors encourages you to unfold your talents. As a graphic designer.
Intercultural experience
The Bachelor in Graphic Design and Visual Communication is published in English and designed to prepare you for international creative career. With more than 48 different countries, we offer a truly intercultural experience.
What you can expect from the Bachelor program in Graphic Design and Visual Communication:
You will learn to analyze, question and improve given scenarios. Within the framework of your studies, you will do practical exercises such as creating layouts, bookbinding or drawing, and learn about software skills, design thinking, research methods and creative techniques. In particular, we will deal with the disciplines typography and information design across all media.
Experience an international and multicultural environment in Berlin
In addition to project-based courses within the Graphic Design program, we visit design studios, communication agencies, first-class design exhibitions and fairs. You will meet leading designers and blend Berlin’s vibrant culture into your studies. Joint projects allow you to collaborate with fellow students from our other design programs and various international backgrounds.
The Graphic Design and Visual Communication program prepares you to become a successful designer in fields such as brand design, interaction design, information design, motion graphics, advertising and design consultancy. Your work in the field of Graphic Design and Visual Communication can impact and improve our daily environment in economic, political, social, cultural and personal life.
Professional work environments are:
Graphic design studios
Branding and advertising agencies
Publishers (digital, print and learning media)
Interaction and web design agencies
Television and film industries
Design departments of mid-sized and large companies
Start-ups in fields such as app design or game design
Esperado Outubro 2025
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
Salzufer 6,
Berlin,
10587, Germany
High-School diploma with transcript (German Abitur / Fachabitur or equivalent).
If your language skills are at B2 level or above, one of the following language test scores or certificates is adequate to register and start the first year of study at Berlin International:
TOEFL PBT: 543
TOEFL IBT: 74
IELTS (Academic): 6
Cambridge FCE: B2
PTE Academic: 59
IB Diploma: English A or B at HL or SL