Media Engineering Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Discover the innovative world of interactive media  – with our international Master's degree programme in Media Engineering. This programme offers a unique opportunity to combine and develop your technical and creative skills.

Our interdisciplinary programme integrates cutting-edge technologies and creative design. You will learn to develop innovative solutions for digital media environments and to integrate the latest technologies and methods of interaction and usability into your module projects. A further practice focus is placed on web programming, sensor/actuator technology, and audiovisual media and their design and programming.

The Master's degree programme combines expertise from two departments at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and unites practical application with robust theory. The Department of Computer Science and Languages teaches you how to work with interactive media systems and how to expertly handle large amounts of data, while the Department of Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering provides you with in-depth knowledge of AR/VR worlds. Theory and practice are always closely coordinated fostering the development of valuable synergies.

Elective module courses in this programme allow you to explore areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, game development, user experience design, and interactive installations.

With a focus on practice-oriented learning and project work, this Master's degree programme is ideal for a successful career in the dynamic, constantly growing and changing media industry.

In addition to practical training, the programme puts particular emphasis on independent work, a systematic approach and the development of communication skills. The course is scientifically oriented and application-oriented. Graduates of the Master’s programme in Media Engineering are qualified for a career in the media industry, for management positions in the digital media sector and for pursuing a doctorate.

Your Master's degree in Media Engineering has a scope of three or four semesters depending on your previous knowledge and your Bachelor's degree.

Your studies consist of modules with different focusses consisting of a mixture of theory and practice.

If you have any questions about your studies or your admission, please feel free to contact the study adviser.

• Applicants must provide a qualified university degree in a Bachelor's programme with a standard period of study of at least six semesters and 180 credits. They will be admitted in the four-semester Master's programme "Media Engineering". It starts in the winter semester of each academic year. A total of 120 credits must be earned.
• Applicants with a qualified university degree in a Bachelor's programme from the field of computer science or in comparable programmes with a standard period of study of at least seven semesters and 210 credits can be admitted to the three-semester programme "Media Engineering". This can be started in the summer semester. A total of 90 credits must be earned.

Approximately 322.80 EUR semester contribution

(This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union of about 96 EUR, plus a public transport semester ticket. Increases in the semester ticket from the side of the provider may change this contribution fee. Please look for updates on the website of the university.)

The cost of living is roughly 800 EUR per month, which covers accommodation and living expenses.

Included are roughly 140 EUR per month for the compulsory healthcare insurance if you are below 30 years of age (this is a special reduced students' rate). If you are over the age of 30, it can cost substantially more (up to a factor of two or three), and the cost greatly depends on the insurance type and company you have chosen.

In addition, a voluntary personal liability insurance is recommended (roughly 70 to 120 EUR per year, also varying greatly by company).

Accommodation is relatively cheap in Köthen in comparison to bigger German cities.

Students from most countries outside the European Union are requested to prove that they have the amount of roughly one year's cost for living and accommodation on a blocked account in order to be entitled to receive the visa that will allow them to enter Germany.

Limited possibilities are available. Non-EU students should be aware that student visas entail strict regulations regarding work. Local student jobs are open to international students, as are student tutor positions at Anhalt University (depending on qualifications, German language skills and job availability).

The university's Career Service offers our international students a wide range of tailor-made services for a successful career start in Germany. It guides students in designing a professional curriculum vitae, supports with further qualifications and helps to develop new career perspectives. The Career Service is also a contact point for companies and institutions looking for highly qualified staff with an international background and wanting to establish contact with students at an early stage. To find a job in Germany, German language skills at level B2 or better are usually needed.

Accommodation is available through the "Studentenwerk" (student services) or on the private market. The "Studentenwerk" provides rooms in halls of residence, most of which are singles with shared kitchens, showers and WCs. Prices for these range between 250 EUR to 320 EUR per month. Although 30% of residence rooms are reserved for foreign students, it is best to apply early.

Generally, there are two ways of finding a student apartment in Köthen. You can request a spot in one of the residence halls or look for an apartment on the private market.

1. Residence halls: Accommodation near campus is offered by the "Studentenwerk Halle" (Student Services). It is recommended that new students contact "Studentenwerk Halle" before coming to Köthen. Please visit the website: http://www.studentenwerk-halle.de. Only online applications are accepted.
2. Private accommodation can be found via different approaches. Please consult our website: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/koethen/housing.html.

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