Applied Design Researchfull time
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 3 semesters
- Location
- München
- Deadlines
- January 2027 (Aptitude test)
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer Semester only
Area of study
- Architecture
- Digital Media
- Design
Target group
The Master's degree course offers dedicated young designers the chance to study individual key areas in greater depth, to develop further in an interdisciplinary environment and to deal with unusual topics intensively in both theory and practice.
Admission modus
Selection procedure / qualifying examination
Admission requirements
1. Proof of a completed degree (at least 180 ECTS / 6 theoretical semesters* or 210 ECTS / 6 theoretical and 1 practical semester) in Design or a related degree course with an overall examination grade of "good" or better at a German university or an equivalent academic degree.
*The missing practical semester must be completed within one year after the start of the Master's degree course
2. Aptitude procedure (admission interview with submission of a portfolio)
3. Submission of work samples (portfolio)
4. For international applicants: good command of written and spoken German (DSH-2/ TestDaF-3).
*The missing practical semester must be completed within one year after the start of the Master's degree course
2. Aptitude procedure (admission interview with submission of a portfolio)
3. Submission of work samples (portfolio)
4. For international applicants: good command of written and spoken German (DSH-2/ TestDaF-3).
Lecture period
Winter semester 2026/2027: 01.10.2026 - 22.01.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test
15.11.2026 - 15.01.2027
Languages of instruction
Main language
German