OpenFieldMacromedia University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Macromedia (Macromedia University of Applied Sciences) is a leading German private university specializing in media, design, digital management, brand communication, and the creative arts. With major campus hubs in Munich, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, and Stuttgart, Macromedia delivers globally accredited English and German undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Institutional Overview
Accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) and FIBAA, Macromedia partners directly with Fortune 500 multinationals, gaming studios, and global creative agencies. The curriculum integrates practical real-world client briefs, design sprints, immersive media studios, and mandatory semester internships into all degree pathways.
- Students
- 4,500+
- International
- 35%
- Faculty
- 210+
- Established
- 2006
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
Accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) and FIBAA, Macromedia partners directly with Fortune 500 multinationals, gaming studios, and global creative agencies. The curriculum integrates practical real-world client briefs, design sprints, immersive media studios, and mandatory semester internships into all degree pathways.
Research Profile, Admissions & Scholarships
Macromedia admits students for winter (October) and summer (March) semesters. Applicants submit high school certificates or bachelor's degrees, a digital portfolio for design programs, and English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 72) for English-taught tracks. Merit-based scholarships covering up to 30% of tuition are awarded to outstanding creative applicants.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
B.A. in Game Design & Interactive Media International Scholarship
Seven-semester English-taught bachelor program covering game mechanics, Unreal Engine development, narrative design, and virtual reality production.
M.A. in Digital Technologies & Coding Enrolment
Three-semester advanced master's program exploring cloud computing architectures, AI-driven creative tools, front-end UX, and enterprise digital product engineering.
B.A. in International Management & Global Brand Strategy
Six-semester English-taught management degree including a study abroad semester at partner universities in the UK, USA, or South Korea.
BMW Group / Siemens Industry Innovation Practicum Fellowship
Semester-long industry fellowship placing students within BMW, Siemens, or Allianz Munich digital innovation labs for real-world product prototyping.
M.A. in Media and Communication Management Enrolment
Comprehensive curriculum teaching media business models, data-driven journalism, programmatic advertising, and cross-platform content syndication.
Creative Agency Brand Identity Design Internship in Berlin
Mandatory 20-week creative internship at leading Berlin design studios and advertising networks, working on live corporate branding campaigns.
Certificate in AI-Driven Content Generation & Motion Graphics
Three-month evening certificate covering generative AI tools (Midjourney, Runway Gen-2), Cinema 4D motion workflows, and algorithmic visual effects.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Prof. Dr. Florian Haumer
Professor of Media Management & Quantitative Communications · Department of Media and Communication
Prof. Dr. Florian Haumer is a leading media economist and quantitative communications researcher, directing eye-tracking and biometric audience response experiments for media brands.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Castulus Kolo
President and Professor of Media and Management · Office of the President
Prof. Dr. Dr. Castulus Kolo is President of Macromedia University, with dual doctorates in physics and cultural anthropology, focusing on disruptive technological innovation in gaming and digital media.
Prof. Kimiko Suda
Professor of Interaction Design & Digital Product Design · Department of Design
Prof. Kimiko Suda leads interactive design programs in Berlin, researching ergonomic user interaction, cross-cultural UX paradigms, and digital product accessibility.
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