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Mission Statement
As a modern university we stand for innovation, creativity and progress. Our central position in Augsburg makes us an ideal focal point for creating a communication network between the economy, society and politics. The fact that Augsburg is conveniently situated in the heart of Bavaria makes it an attractive location for both business and research.
International Role
We are the only university in Bavaria (southern Germany) with a strong focus on international activities through close contact with partner universities and extensive support for foreign students. We offer international programs for our incoming students ("International Module in Design") and since 2012, we organize annuallyan international design week with students and lecturers from different international universities.
National Role
Our aim is to enrich the exchange between the economy and society through both creativity and innovative ideas. Our central position in Augsburg makes us an ideal focal point for creating a communicative network between the economy, society and politics. The fact that Augsburg is conveniently situated in the heart of Bavaria makes it an attractive location for both business and research. With more than 30 partner universities all over the world we offer attractive exchange programs as well as internships.We make use of our close cooperations with regional and national design agencies and with cultural institutions. We take part in all leading design competions in Germany. And in 2014 the Faculty of Design has been voted as one of the 30 best Design schools in the world.
Main Focus
BA of Arts in Communication Design
BA of Arts in Creative Engineering
BA of Arts in Interactive Media
Faculties and Departments
1. Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2. Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering 3. Faculty of Electronical Engineering 4. Faculty of Design 5. Faculty of Comupter Science 6. Faculty of Business 7. Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Bachelor Level Programs
BA of Arts in Communication Design
BA of Arts in Interactive Media
BA of Science in Interactive Media
BA of Arts in Creative Engineering
BA of Engineering in Creative Engineering
Master Level Programs
MA of Arts in Transformation Design
MA of Arts in Interactive Media Systems
MA of Arts in Identity Design
Research Activity and Main Areas
Games/Gamification
Usability in intercultural mediasystems
Interface Design/Hybrid Things Lab
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
advertising, type design, calligraphy, illustration, information design, time based media, interface design, animation, interface design, photography, Brand Design, Mobile Systems, gamification, user experience, web application, human physical interfaces
Application Deadlines
Summer semester: 15 November Winter semester: 15 May
Teaching Languages
German and English
Semester Dates
Summer semester: 15 March until 31. July Winter semester: 1. October until 5. February
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
600 to 700 Euros per month