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Master of Art Market Management
Mediadesign Hochschule University of Applied Sciences
- Berlin, Germany
- 1.5 years
- German
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Three-semester master on the art trade, Combining art history, Business and law.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Learners studying Art Market Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Gallery owner
- Art dealer
- Auctioneer
- Registrar
- Art consultant
- Curator
- Art fair manager
- Provenance researcher
- Collection director
- Galleries
- Auction houses
- Museums
- Banks
- Insurers
Curriculum
- Three semesters
- 90 ECTS. Art market studies and a practical project each carry 26% of credits
- Foundations and business and law 13% each
- Four electives 13%
- Academic research 9%. Topics: provenance
- Gallery and auction sales
- Art fair project management
- Legal foundations
- Financial management for the art sector.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor degree or equivalent (210 ECTS gives 3 semesters
- 180 ECTS gives 4)
- May apply before the certificate is available. Motivation letter
- Grade reports
- CV with photo
- Work samples for design programmes
- Proof of English (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE 52
- Duolingo 105). Grade guidance from source: unreported (no minimum grade stated).
Accepted academic background
Completed Bachelor degree (210 ECTS gives 3 semesters, 180 ECTS gives 4 semesters), May apply before the bachelor certificate is available.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- TOEFL PBT 543
- PTE Academic 52
- Duolingo 105
- TestDaF TDN 4
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline on the programme page (late winter-semester applications until 31 October 2026 for an extra 250 EUR). Apply online through the institution's official application portal. Upload the bachelor certificate and transcripts
- Passport copy
- CV
- Portfolio or motivation letter and proof of English
- A 210 ECTS bachelor allows 3 semesters
- 180 ECTS 4 semesters. After acceptance mdh provides the documents for the student visa application. Plan funding and housing
- Student coaching is offered.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €12,600 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €75 EUR |
| Deposit | €500 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art and Design |
| Department | Art Market Management |
| Teaching language | German |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Applications closed
12 May 2026
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April 2027
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October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is €12,600 EUR per year. The application fee is €75 EUR. The deposit is €500 EUR. The estimated living cost is €15,840 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, TOEFL PBT 543, PTE Academic 52, Duolingo 105, TestDaF TDN 4.

