Licencjat w Projektowaniu Graficznym i Komunikacji Wizualnej

In hands-on projects, you will experience the entire workflow from finding ideas for 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. We support you with an open and inclusive environment and personally respond to your needs to prepare you for a professional career as a graphic designer.

Intercultural experience

The Bachelor in Graphic Design and Visual Communication is completely taught in English and designed to prepare you for an international creative career. With students from more than 48 different countries, we offer a truly intercultural experience.

Program facts

• Duration : 3 years / 6 semesters
• Points : 180 ECTS
• Language : English
• Degree : Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Location : Berlin-Charlottenburg
• Start : October
• Fee : 660€ monthly

Study Graphic Design and Visual Communication at Berlin International

Graphic Design and Visual Communication Study Program

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 discipline's 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.

Your career opportunities with a degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication

The Graphic Design and Visual Communication program prepare 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

Best training with the accredited Graphic Design and Visual Communication study program

The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Berlin International has been accredited and evaluated as a quality program with transparent structures, regulations, and qualification targets. Our program thus has proven to conform to the highest quality standards set by the European Higher Education Act.

A university in the heart of Berlin - international and globally connected

Berlin International - University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognized and non-profit German university of applied sciences located in the center of Berlin. We are determined to offer a challenging, innovative and practice-oriented education that advances the academic, cultural and linguistic potential of our students and prepares them for international careers in a globalized world.

With our diverse student body and academic staff from more than 48 countries and 5 continents, our university embodies internationality and offers an open-minded, intercultural and inspiring study atmosphere.

Berlin International University of Applied Sciences is also part of growing international university network including universities, campuses and academic centers in Hong Kong, Istanbul, Washington D.C., Rome, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Batumi, thus offering ample opportunities for study and internship exchanges. Our students may also participate in various Erasmus+ programs.

English Bachelor Programs – Design and Business Administration

The language of instruction in all study programs is English. For students who still need to approve their English, we offer an English Preparatory Program. Additionally, in order to further advance international career opportunities, language courses are offered as elective courses.

The quality of all our programs has been positively evaluated and accredited by the state-recognized agency ACQUIN.

Why study at the Berlin International?

• All programs in English
• Practical implementation
• Learning in small groups
• Part of a global community

Our Vision

The vision of Berlin International University of Applied Sciences is to provide students with a student-centered international and intercultural educational environment to stimulate and develop their intellectual growth, wisdom, and creativity. The academic and administrative staff is committed to guide students and prepare them for productive careers and responsible citizenship in a global society. BI aspires to be one of the leading private universities in Germany in terms of intercultural and interdisciplinary teaching and applied research. Our academic goals include a commitment to knowledge-based solutions and to societal problems as well as contributions to innovation and development in society. In addition, BI promotes cross-cultural and cross-national understanding through international academic co-operation and joint projects. In this respect, it profits from its close relationship with BAU Global Education Network, which consists of five universities. All the universities in this network share the core values of integrity, respect, excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. As an independent institution within this network, Berlin International - University of Applied Sciences has its own individual mission statement and academic profile which has been accepted by the Academic Senate.

Be a part of a global community

Students from 48 nations are studying at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences. Berlin International is part of a global network that allows students to travel and pursue their studies in different locations. In addition to this, the university benefits from a large number of cooperations with universities around the globe. Studying at Berlin International offers students unique opportunities to study abroad and an internationalized study experience that prepares them for their careers in a globalized work environment.