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Bachelor of Audio Design
- Berlin, Germany
- 3.5 years
- German
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A bilingual German and English degree in sound design, music production and sound engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop and communicate creative or design work informed by Audio Design. Apply relevant practical techniques
- research methods and critical feedback. Reflect on audiences
- presentation standards and responsible creative practice.
Career outcomes
- Sound designer
- music producer
- audio engineer
- film musician
- composer
- software developer
- product manager
- phono industry and labels
- studios
- game producers
Curriculum
- Seven semesters (210 ECTS). Modules include music theory
- recording theory and studio technology
- sound synthesis
- audio production
- contemporary composition
- music informatics
- media composition and digital scoring. The fifth semester is an internship or study abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving certificate giving university access in the home country (or Abitur/Fachhochschulreife); vocational qualification may give access; CV
- ID
- admission interview or selection process; no numerus clausus; portfolio or audition for art
- design and music programmes. German-taught: proof of German at C1 (DSH
- TestDaF)
- No minimum grade or GPA published; no NC; selection procedure or interview; some health programmes need a pre-internship (e.g. Physiotherapy: two weeks care and one week physiotherapy internship before October)
Accepted academic background
Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or foreign school-leaving certificate giving access to German universities (Studienkolleg Feststellungsprüfung where required); professionally qualified route (Baden-Wuerttemberg Higher Education Act, from 2025-01-01)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 87
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 59
- TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading
- Cambridge Speaking 160
- TestDaF 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €9,900 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts Design & Music |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | German |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3.5 years.
Tuition is €9,900 EUR per year. The estimated living cost is €15,840 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59, TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading, Cambridge Speaking 160, TestDaF 6.5. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

