Study at the Macromedia University of Applied Sciences for Media and Communication

Founded in 2006, the Macromedia University for Media and Communication (MHMK) has grown to become one of Germany's leading private universities. The university is state-approved and is accredited by international agencies in-line with the Bologna framework its objective is to educate the media makers of tomorrow who with their well-rounded skills and personality will shape the media landscape of 2020. To reach this goal, the Macromedia University for Media and Communication has employed 40 professors and engaged excellent scientists and experts from media companies, universities and communications agencies.

The mission of the Macromedia University for Media and Communication is the professional and personal success of each individual student. MHMK currently enrolls 1,200 students in five campuses located in Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin.

As a University of Applied Sciences, the Macromedia University for Media and Communication works with a close connection between applied research on the one hand and the study of theory and practice on the other lies at the heart of the teaching concept. Teaching is a mix of practical theory, personal experience and further exploration.

Quality is the distinguishing factor in the education sector. Being a private university, MHMK has to assert itself in a highly competitive environment. The success of the university is due to the quality of its courses and the excellent supervision our students receive, for which the Macromedia University for Media and Communication has a high standard of evaluation in place.

All courses at MHMK are accredited by Acquin or FIBAA and are reviewed every five years. The accreditation agencies assess whether our programmes adhere to the criteria of the Bologna Process and meet the standards set by the Science Council. Macromedia is also a certified training centre for Adobe software.

Intakes are generally offered in winter semester and all programs do start in winter semester of each year. Only a few programs also do start in the spring semester; for information please check out the Macromedia website or contact the MHMK international office.

- Start of spring semester 15th March/deadline for application: 15th December

- Start of winter semester 01st October/deadline for application: 15th August

The four programs listed below are english taught and offered in Munich only, from the winter semester 2010/11 and onwards.

The following programs are offered in German at all campuses, however some subjects are offered only at one or two campuses, contact Macromedia University for Media and Communication for more information about these programs:

1. Media and Communication management
a. PR and Communication
b. Sports and Event management
c. Music management
d. Brand communication and advertising
e. Cross media and online management
f. TV production

2. Digital media production
a. Computer animation
b. Game design
c. Media design

3. TV/Film production
a. Direction
b. Camera
c. Postproduction

4. Journalism
a. Culture and society
b. Finance and economics
c. Sports