Master of Arts in Design Research and Critical Media Studies

Three-semester project-based master's exploring speculative design, computational culture, media archaeology, and political visual communication.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor degree in Design, Media, Fine Arts, or Humanities (min 2.3 grade)
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or fluent German/English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis proposal (1,500 words) and comprehensive digital portfolio
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €1,800 thesis production grant support
Application fee: €100
Tuition / joining costs: €4,500 per semester

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 20, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Merz Akademie (Hochschule für Gestaltung, Kunst und Medien Stuttgart) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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