Integrated Design (M.A.)
Department of Design
Major Fields of study
- Integrated design (visual communication, product design, time-based media)
- Design research and methodology
- Synchronization of knowledge from various design disciplines
- Design management skills, peer-teaching skills, intercultural skills
Degree
Master of Arts
Department
Design
Location
Dessau-Roßlau
Duration
3 semesters
Program Start
winter semester or summer semester
Fees
800 euros per semester
Sem Contribution
96 euros
Study type
Full-Time Program
Language
English
Credits
90
Accreditation
AQAS until 30.09.2025
Application period
International Uni Assist15.12. – 30.04. (winter)
15.07. – 31.10. (summer)
15.01. – 30.04. (winter)
15.09. – 31.10. (summer)
Course content and objectives
A traditional, yet innovative approach in a historic and fascinating setting right next to (and in) the Bauhaus. The MID program incorporates the essentials of design: communication design, product design, space, audiovisual and digital media. These are blended through rigorous fundamental training and are interdisciplinary. This progressive international program focuses on the development of intercultural skills. It uses the truly synergetic power of a working environment with students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. The program requires a high level of media competence. Projects are based on both practical and experimental research. Students are encouraged to come up with systematic, creative, and individual solutions. International designers, visiting artists, and other specialists will support projects according to the topic and their professional area of specialization.
Requirements
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University degree
A qualified university degree in design or design related fields such as product, communication, media, interior, architecture, art or art history is required.
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Language skills
English language proficiency C1, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 iBT or comparable tests are required. Proof of graduation from an English-medium university is also accepted.
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Work experience
12 months professional work experience in the field after the bachelor's degree are required.
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Aptitude test procedure
A professional portfolio, representing the work and the intention of the applicant, is evaluated by a commission.
Program-specific questions
Organizational questions
General Questions
(not program-specific)Notes
- Applications are evaluated by a commission
- Language of instruction: English
Conditions And Regulations
Integrated Design - Master - Study and Examination Regulations 2012 version of 2014
Integrated Design - Master - Prüfungs- und Studienordnung 2012 i. d. F. von 2014
Module Handbook
International Master in Integrated Design (MAID)
The Department of Design in Dessau established a progressive educational model reflecting the historical values of the Bauhaus. Known as the “Dessau Model“ the unique approach to education is an effective example of a new institutional structure. Since 2002 a functioning infrastructure wherein students from all parts of the world feel at home has been created.
This MAID program (Master of Arts in Integrated Design) incorporates the essential design disciplines with the creative subjects communication design, product design, space, audiovisual and digital media. They are brought together through rigorous fundamental training and interdisciplinary problem solving. These integrative components form the contour of the Master program.
Under the theme “creating relations“ the emphasis of these three design disciplines will be newly applied. This international program focuses on the development of intercultural competences and the synergetic power of a working environment with students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge and skills can be specialized in the Master program in the form of interdisciplinary projects. A high level of media competence is required in all semesters. Projects are based on both practical and experimental research. The systematic approach to problems and the creative development of individual solutions are emphasized.
International designers, visiting artists and other specialists will support projects according to the topic and the professional area of specialization. Also in this Master study course we intend strong interconnections of both the disciplines and the subjects. Furthermore we support research relevant tasks and offer opportunities for cooperation with a selection of professional institutions. The MAID profits from the longterm cooperation with e.g. the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation. Projects with the Federal Environmental Agency have been newly added. In the future, this certainly unique constellation will provide for the dealing with a multitude of socially relevant and future oriented subject complexes.
We invite graduate junior designers and bachelors from design disciplines to utilize the synergies of integrated methods of thinking and work in complex tasks to find new and visionary solutions. The courses will be in English.
Head of Program
Coordination
Activities
As part of its Integrated Design philosophy, the MAID program seeks to create an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment, which allows students not only to develop original projects while gaining insights from other design disciplines and world cultures, but also to come together and enjoy student life beyond the academy, as a family.
Requirements for the degree program
The soft- and hardware market is extremely fluid and experiences constant changes and improvements. Hence the school can only provide basic and limited software and hardware. You are therefore required to bring your own laptop including the software that you need for your projects. Specialised soft- and hardware for 3D-printing and movie editing is available.
During your studies the university and the program will provide basic material in the workshops such as metal and wood for all students. Special material must be ordered through the workshops and must be paid for by the students as each project is very individual and it is neither possible nor fair to cover all model making costs by the program. Drawing and other materials and tools must are also covered individually by each student. Basic printing is available in the class rooms at no cost. The university also has a professional printing workshop offering letter press, offset and silk-screen printing as well as large size plotters and a digital printing machine. The program provides a basic coverage for such printing additional printing costs are covered by the students. Prints for final semester presentations of the studio class will be covered by the program.
The program also tries to offer excursions. Due to the budget laws in Germany, transportation can only be covered in rare cases but museum tickets and accommodation if applicable, will be covered by the program.
Please know and understand these conditions before you apply or accept the admission. Costs for projects per semester and other activities, depending on the sophistication of your projects, can be estimated on average at about €150.
How we teach and why
Our international students are coming from various educational backgrounds and even fields of design. This is a great challenge which we gladly accept and which has a big influence on our understanding of the program. Because of the different ways of teaching applied in countries over the world, we have experienced that the teaching style dominant in Germany and particularly at our school, needs a few words of explanation in order to avoid disappointed expectations on both sides.
Most of our classes are offered as projects where topics and themes are provided by the teacher or are developed together with the students. The necessary knowledge transfer is embedded in the seminars and takes place through discussions, consultations, student presentations and suggested reading. Knowledge transfer only rarely is done through instructional classroom lectures. We also see you and your experiences and previously acquired knowledge as vital components of our teaching and hence involve you into the transfer of knowledge which hence does not only happen from teacher to student but also from student to student under our guidance. This form of teaching is very common in design schools in Germany especially on master level where you are asked to apply and if necessary improve your methodological as well as research skills. We are of course always open to your needs in terms of specific design and research methods and are asking you to voice such needs so they can be implemented into the program if possible. We are not simply feeding you with more or less necessary pieces of knowledge, instead we are guiding you in learning what it takes to become a responsible and successful integrated design professional. For that we offer a lot of freedom on our classes in terms of the how things are done and are always available for guidance and consultation.
Please know that with students coming to us from pretty much all over the world, the common base might not be as common as you expect it to be. Some programs are very research and theory based, others are very hands-on and ready-to-market oriented with less theoretical background. It is our joy to take you all to a respectable master level in the field of design.
Embrace and enjoy the differences.
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on an interlinked structure which allows an education in essential design fields – creating comprehensive knowledge, methodic diversification and creative specialization. Throughout the course of study, product design, communication design and media design are the main fields, accompanied by supporting design disciplines. The Studio Module is the center of the MAID courses. Under a principal topic progressive research and creative methods are applied to complex design projects in order to develop strategic and relevant design solutions.
Based on the idea to build a bridge between our master's degree program in Intermedia Design (language of instruction: German) and our international master's degree program in Integrated Design (language of instruction: English) we will be able to offer even more interdisciplinary studies and more interactivity between the two programs.
The Elective Module offers complementary courses to the studio class and focuses on applied and advanced technologies, experimental approaches or fundamental skills.
The Expertise Module includes specialized workshops, excursions, synchronizing classes to gain further qualifications or courses offering professional competences, such as teaching and management skills etc. Design Sciences introduce scientific and theoretical discourses and reflections corresponding with the design projects.
Program outline:
• summer semester starts in the first week of April, lecture period: April 1st – middle of July
• winter semester starts in the first week of October, lecture period: October 1st – middle of February
• three semesters, including one for the master's thesis
• 22 credit hours per week are compulsory
• language of instruction is English
• use of all workshops and labs of Anhalt University
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Application consultation hour
The student service center is offering a consultation hour for all international applicants bi-weekly (Wednesdays at 3:30 pm).
For dates and links please visit here: application consultation
APS Certificate
In order to receive a student visa, it is required for applicants from India, China and Vietnam to receive an APS certificate. A valid APS must be part of the application documents. Without a valid APS uni-assist will reject the application as incomplete.
To learn about the country-specific requirements, please visit this link:
www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/glossary-of-terms/description/details/akademische-pruefstelle-aps/
General Information for International Students
Application for upcoming winter semester
The application via uni-assist is possible between January 15th and April 30th.
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html
Application Requirements
The Master in Integrated Design (also known as MAID) is a post-graduate degree program. We are happy to welcome students from all over the world and many walks of life.
Entry Qualifications and Documents (all documents need to be uploaded to the uni-assist portal)
- BA degree in Design or closely related disciplines with min. 210 ECT
- In case of BA degrees in other fields than design, the commission will decide if they are elligible.
- Self-study is not considered as formal education. Paid online courses in related design fields must be documented with a certificate. They must be approved by the commission who decides if they can be considered.
- A copy of your complete transcript of records issued by your university in the original
language, including all courses and results - A translation of your transcript of records into English, including all courses and results
(provided by a sworn translator) - Relevant professional experience in design or related fields
- English language requirements: C1 (7.0 or higher) or equivalent: TOEFL iBT (95-120 or higher)
TOEFL ITP Level 1 (627-677 or higher). Please note that equally high scores in reading, listening, writing and speaking are mandatory. If the scores in any of the 4 categories are exceptionally low, we will have to consider the proof of language as insufficient to secure our quality of studying. - A proof that your language of instruction on BA or MA level was English can waive the necessity to submit a language certificate if the level of English is equivalent to C1. In cases of doubt, we will require an additional language certificate.
- A PDF portfolio designated to the program, showing up-to-date professional design skills (see portfolio advice on website). The PDF must present the projects within one document. Links are only accepted as an exception, in case of multi-media projects and will only be considered if the projects are also presented within the PDF portfolio.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Letter of recommendation if possible
- To enter the post-graduate program, all applicants are required to show relevant professional work experience in the field of at least 12 months after having obtained their bachelor's degree.
Please also note the list of required documents as published on uni-assist.
Also see the following link:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html
Portfolio
Our program aims at combining the design fields of graphic, communication, digital, media and industrial design etc. by offering projects and classes that require the students to sophistically apply previously acquired skills in one or more of these fields. Even though architecture, interior design, art and fashion design are at the far end of this list, students with these backgrounds are also eligible if they can proof professional skills in the design fields mentioned above as well as officially accepted qualifications.
Successful portfolios must show that the applicant is able to think outside of the box. As part of this thinking we are interested in seeing a variety of projects tackling different problems and offering different solutions and varieties thereof. We are very much looking at the process behind your work rather than high-end renderings of final solutions. Your portfolio hence must includes sketches, models (real-world, not only digital) and other forms of exploring your ideas of each project. We also need to understand the context of your projects, hence require brief and short explanations on the why and how. Please know that we seek to understand your thought and design process, so make sure that that is what you show in your portfolio. It is not so much about quantity but deep and intellectual quality. Hence your portfolios should differ from one you would send to an agency to get a job. We are an educational facility wanting to understand where you are at, in order to see where we can take you further.
The portfolio must be composed of projects related to design in the most direct sense possible. We are not an architecture or an interior architecture program and hence cannot evaluate strictly architectural projects. The same applies to interior design projects. There are very good schools and programs offered directly for those backgrounds. However, if you have professionally worked on projects in the design fields mentioned above, we are happy to receive and assess your application.
We appreciate different approaches and ways of thinking but we must make sure that all students can work together using the same soft- and hardware skills. We also must make sure that all accepted students are on a somewhat comparable level. We therefore must see that you are officially qualified to work in the field of design especially if your original background is from outside the field. Each student is required to jump right into the projects.
Please keep in mind that your portfolio plays the biggest role in our decision making process. It should represent who you are as a designer and how you work and how you think.
Application Procedure
Anhalt University is now using uni-assist for all international applications. An additional application directly addressed to the university is not possible. Please do not send any material to the university. Please read the information offered by uni-assist carefully. As of now, all documents have be be uploaded on the uni-assist portal. It is not necessary to send hard-copies. However, make sure to have certified copies of your documents with you upon arrival.
Please follow this link to get started:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html
The MAID program can be found under Integrated Design.
Our university is listed under: Bernburg/Dessau/Köthen, Hochschule Anhalt
The deadline for enrollment for the winter semester begins on January 15 and ends on April 30. The deadline for enrollment for the summer semester begins on July 15 and ends on October 31.
The results for all winter applications will be published between the end of June and mid July.
The results for all summer applications will be published between the end of November and mid December.
Fees
Every student is expected to pay €800 (tuition fee) plus €96 (administrative fee for general registration and student union) per semester.
The tuition fee of €800 has to be paid to cover a variety of costs, e.g. teaching assignments, printer cartridges for studio printers, furniture, welcome events, excursions, (entry tickets and accommodation), additional lectures, graduation and also administration. Even if not all of the these apply to each semester, they do all apply over the course of your studies. Please know that the program is heavily subsidized by the German government, the tuition fee allows some independence and helps us to cover costs that otherwise would have to be covered entirely by the students themselves.
Application Deadline
The MAID welcomes new students every semester. The application deadline for the winter semester is April 30, the deadline for the summer semester is October 31.
The summer semester starts on April 1, the winter semester starts on October 1 of each year. We advise new students to arrive two weeks in advance to prepare their stay here.
Further Information and Links
Application – Master
Students with a bachelor's degree from a German university (or those with a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from a German institute, eg. ZAB) that meet the corresponding language qualification for the degree program can apply via the SSC portal. In all other cases, you have to apply via uni-assist.
You can find all information about the application process on our web page:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/your-application.html
Please find all information about the application process via uni-assist as well as the required documents under the following link: www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/
Application via uni-assist (youtube):
Important!
All documents required for application through uni-assist will be shared automatically with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. Therefore, you do not have to send any documents (hard copies) via postal service to Anhalt University!
FAQ
Please visit the FAQ section to find further information.
General Information for International Students
MAID Office
The MAID Office is responsible for the organization of the degree program. It oversees all things that relate to and support student academic programs. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us: sandra.giegler(at)hs-anhalt.de
Getting Started
When you arrive in Dessau, you need to take care of several things. These tasks include getting a German address as well as registering at the town hall, opening a bank account and organizing medical insurance. You also have to pay the semester fee, after that you can be officially enrolled. Please see the downloads below for more detailed information. Also see the link to the SSC portal:
After you have completed the paper work, you will get your student ID card as well as login data for your university mail account and for the online platform Moodle. You will need your new mail address to receive all important information during the semester and the online platform to keep an overview of your grades and credits.
Re-Registration
If you are a student of Anhalt University and want to continue your studies in the next semester, you will need to re-register. To do so, please transfer the semester fee of €886 by the deadline.
Re-registration periods:
Winter semester: August 15 until September 15
Summer semester: February 15 until March 15
If the start or end of the re-registration period is on a weekend or a holiday, then these deadlines can vary slightly.
Bank Account
Recipient: Hochschule Anhalt
Bank: Deutsche Bundesbank
IBAN: DE35 8100 0000 0081 0015 39
BIC: MARKDEF1810
Amount: €886.00
Purpose (Verwendungszweck): Student ID number, re-registration period, family name, first name
Alternatively, you can use the numerical reference given in the SSC portal.
registration period (RM202XX):
- summer semester 2023: RM 20231
- winter semester 2023/24: RM 20232
eg. reference (Verwendungszweck): "[student ID number] RM 20231 [family name, first name]"
If you do not pay the semester fee before the regular deadline (Feb 15 or Aug 15), please transfer the fee together with the late fee (€15).
Completing Re-registration
You can check whether your semester fee has been received and if you are officially re-registered in the SSC portal (around one week after the fee has been received). After that, you will need to update your student ID at one of the validation stations to have the new semester date printed on it. You can print out your current certificates of enrollment on your own using the SSC portal.
Accommodation
There are several options for finding an accommodation. Please note that the dorms are primarily for 1st semester bachelor students and for students under the age of 30. Hence you should direct your focus to private and public landlords. We are offering the contacts that we have below, please know that our abilities to assist you with finding accommodation unfortunately ends here. A limited number of furnished one-room apartments is available but it is not the general standard. You have to consider sharing rooms with fellow students in a larger apartment and you have to entertain the thought of buying some furniture. Some students also look for room mates or sell used furniture.
Pay special attention to the fact that some of the ads specify a limited time for rent, say 1 or 2 months and not the whole semester.
You have to network using the information given below:
Student Dorms
The Studentenwerk offers dorms near the campus. Please keep in mind that the dorms are in high demand and are primarily directed at 1st semester bachelor students. Nevertheless, it is always worth trying to apply for a dorm but to also keep an eye open for alternatives. You can find information concerning the dorms here:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing/residence-halls.html?showOptIn=1
Public Landlords
- DWG: Frau Aline Comte
https://www.dwg-wohnen.de/fileadmin/DWG_Media/Download/2014studiflyer-eng.pdf
Please send a copy of your passport and admission letter along with an inquiry.
- Wohnungsgenossenschaft: www.wohnen-dessau.de
Private Landlords
- Löwe & Engel Immobilien: Mr. Sher Shah Akbari
- sher.akbari(at)gmail.com (English speaking)
- Phone: +49 (0) 1784950263
https://www.löweundengel.de/en-gb
- Real Bau: https://www.real-bau-dessau.de/wohnungen.html
- TAG Wohnen: https://tag-wohnen.de/dessau-rosslau
- Kettnerwohnen: Mr. Patrick Szabo (English speaking)
- szabo(at)kettnerwohnen.de
- Mobil: +49(170) 5018106
https://www.kettnerwohnen.de/standort/dessau-rosslau/?offertype&proptype&price&size&rooms
- Wohndomizil Vogelsiedlung: www.wohndomizil-vogelsiedlung.de
Roberto Sackewitz
Finanz- und Versicherungsmakler
Brauereistr. 11
06846 Dessau-Roßlau
Tel.: 0340 / 217 271 67
Mobil: 0172 / 711 25 30
E-Mail: rs(at)finanzmakler-dessau.de
Websites to search for Apartments
WG Gesucht, Immobilien Scout 24, Immowelt and Immonet.
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing.html
Facebook Group: Dessau International (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DessauInternational/)
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Job Opportunities
Gesellschaft für Zeitarbeit mbH
Niederlassung Dessau
Mauerstraße 34
06842 Dessau
Phone: +49 340 / 216 77 86
Fax: +49 340 / 850 70 83
www.gfz-bernburg.de
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Selected Projects
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Are there any scholarships I can apply for?
Various scholarships are offered now and then by the internationl office IO but since the number of applications by students from the entire university is high whereas the number of awarded scholarships is low, it will be difficult to obtain such a scholarship. Please check the information provided by the IO regularly to not miss an opportunity. However, you may of course apply for external scholarships for example with the DAAD.
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Do I have to present a TOEFL or IELTS certificate if I have received my university education in English?
If you have received your education in English, please include a statement or a paper that shows that. If proof can be presented you do not have to present a TOEFL/IELTS certificate.
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Do you issue confirmation letters for DAAD-scholarships?
We are happy to provide such letter if needed. Please contact us.
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Enrollment period
Please visit: <link en study paths-to-university enrollment.html>
www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/enrollment.html
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How can I find the buildings?
The campus plan can be found here:
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How can I look for accomodation?
There are several options for finding accommodation. Please not that the dorms are primarily for 1st semester bachelor students and for students under the age of 30. Hence you should direct your focus to private and public landlords. We are offering the contacts that we have below, please know that our abilities to assist you with finding accommodation unfortunately ends here. A limited number of furnished one-room apartments is available but it is not the general standard. You have to consider roommating with fellow studens in a larger apartment and you have to entertain the thought of buying some furniture. Some students also look for room mates or sell used furniture.
Pay special attention to the fact that some of the ads specify a limited time for rent, say, 1 or 2 months and not the whole semester.
You have to network using the information given below:
Student Dorms
The Studentenwerk offers dorms near the campus. Please keep in mind that the dorms are in high demand and are primarily directed at 1st semester ba-students. Nevertheless, it is always worth trying to apply for a dorm but to also keep an eye open for alternatives. You can find information concerning the dorms here: www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing/residence-halls.html
Private Landlords
- Löwe & Engel Immobilien
Mr. Sher Shah Akbari: sher.akbari(at)gmail.com (English speaking) Phone: +49 (0) 1784950263
- Real Bau
https://www.real-bau-dessau.de/wohnungen.html
- TAG Wohnen
- Kettnerwohnen
Mr. Patrick Szabo (English speaking)
Mobil: +49(170) 5018106
https://www.kettnerwohnen.de/standort/dessau-rosslau/?offertype&proptype&price&size&rooms
- Wohndomizil Vogelsiedlung
www.wohndomizil-vogelsiedlung.de
Public Landlords
- DWG
- Frau Aline Comte
- 0340-8999164
https://www.dwg-wohnen.de/fileadmin/DWG_Media/Download/2014studiflyer-eng.pdf
- Wohnungsgenossenschaft
www.wohnen-dessau.de
Websites to search for Apartments
WG Gesucht,
Immobilien Scout 24,
Immowelt and Immonet.
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/dessau/housing.html
Facebook Group: Dessau International
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DessauInternational/
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How do I apply for an internship semester?
The study regulations do not required include internships. Hence the immigration laws do not allow to officially apply for an internship or "holiday" semester. You may of course apply for internships nevertheless. If you are successful in finding an internship you must remain an enrolled student by re-registering and hence extend your studies for the duration of the internship.
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How do I re-register for the next semester
Re-registration is done by transfering the program fees within the re-registration period. For details please check: <link en study during-your-studies formalities>
www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/during-your-studies/formalities/re-registration.html
A few days after the transfer, your updated immatriculation papers will become available for download at:
https://service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y
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How important is to have a housing contract?
It is absolutely VITAL. The housing contract, in German, “Mietvertrag” is a must to open, among other things, the bank account and to get the visa once you are in Dessau. So, as soon as you get a place, ask the tenant (Vermieter) to give it to you, signed.
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How to apply for a semester break
Semester Break and Internship
Please note: an official semester break must be applied for by filling out the necessary form and by sending it to kristin.schoeps@hs-anhalt.deFind the form here: service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/asa-info/formulare/dessau/Formular_Antrag%20auf%20Beurlaubung_Application%20for%20suspension%20from%20studies_Dessau.pdf
The application can only be granted if you yourself are unfortunately sick for a longer period of time or if you are pregnant or are on maternal leave. Other reasons such as illness of a family member at home must be discussed with the office first. Also issues with obtaining a visa to come to Germany might be considered an exception since this situation is not in violation with already granted student visas. The rules are based on the federal visa laws stating that you are only entitled to a valid student visa if you are a fully registered, meaning fully paying student at the university. The DIA or the university does not make the rules.
Internships are no reason to apply for a semester off. You must remain a fully registered and hence fully paying student for the duration of your internship by re-registering for each semester paying the total fee of the program. Also note that internships are no mandatory part of your studies hence the DIA cannot issue letters to potential employers saying that it is.
Keep in mind that one semester of not attending classes might pose a problem since our program is based on 2 semesters per study year forming a unit. Meaning 1st year 2nd semester classes are only offered in the summer and 2nd year 1st semester classes are only offered in the Wintersemester. This means that taking an internship for two semesters is advisable. -
Intership and Semester Break
Semester Break and Internship
Please note: an official semester break must be applied for by filling out the necessary form and by sending it to kristin.schoeps@hs-anhalt.deFind the form here: service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/asa-info/formulare/dessau/Formular_Antrag%20auf%20Beurlaubung_Application%20for%20suspension%20from%20studies_Dessau.pdf
The application can only be granted if you yourself are unfortunately sick for a longer period of time or if you are pregnant or are on maternal leave. Other reasons such as illness of a family member at home must be discussed with the office first. Also issues with obtaining a visa to come to Germany might be considered an exception since this situation is not in violation with already granted student visas. The rules are based on the federal visa laws stating that you are only entitled to a valid student visa if you are a fully registered, meaning fully paying student at the university. The DIA or the university does not make the rules.
Internships are no reason to apply for a semester off. You must remain a fully registered and hence fully paying student for the duration of your internship by re-registering for each semester paying the total fee of the program. Also note that internships are no mandatory part of your studies hence the DIA cannot issue letters to potential employers saying that it is.
Keep in mind that one semester of not attending classes might pose a problem since our program is based on 2 semesters per study year forming a unit. Meaning 1st year 2nd semester classes are only offered in the summer and 2nd year 1st semester classes are only offered in the Wintersemester. This means that taking an internship for two semesters is advisable. -
Is there a tuition fee for the MAID?
No! So far we are not taking a tuition fee to study at the MAID. We do however ask for €800 per semester to pay for materials and other costs arising. In addition to this there is a registration fee of €86 per semester.
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Is there any funding for master thesis?
The students must be able to cover the costs for their master thesis. However, there might be opportunites to contact sponsors maybe through the help of your advisers.
<link en international your-stay-at-anhalt-university funding-and-working.html>
www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/your-stay-at-anhalt-university/funding-and-working.html
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Kaltmiete, Warmmiete, Nebenkosten… What’s all that?
Kaltmiete (KM) is the cost of the rent, Nebenkosten (NK) are the services such as heating, gas, electricity, water, etc.. Warmmiete (WM) is the Kaltmiete + Nebenkosten. Kaution is a security deposit that in most cases, equals 3 months of rent.
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What about the City of Dessau?
Dessau is a medium-sized town about 90 minutes south of Berlin and 45 minutes north of Leipzig. It is known for two UNESCO world heritage sites: the Bauhaus and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm. Both define the city and its surroundings and make it a destination for many tourists all through the year. Downtown you will find all that is necessary for every day shopping as well as shopping malls. The infrastructure includes an extensive system of busses and trams. The best way to get around the city is, however, a bike.
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What are the 86 Euros for?
The 86€ are a registration fee which covers administrative costs for signing in and re-registering each semester.
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What are the program fees for MAID
There are two different fees you need to pay. One is for registration with the school and one is for the program itself. Both fees have to be paid each semester. The registration fee is 76€ in the first semester and 70€ for each following semester. The program fee also called semester flat fee is 800€. Both fees together (876€) have to be transfered together before the registration or re-registration deadline.
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What are the requirements of the portfolio?
The portfolio is supposed to show examples of your work that best illustrate your abilities and interests. The number of works shown is not fixed. We do, however, encourage you to make a careful selection. Try to show a range of skills and also processes. We are not only interested in the final outcome but also in the steps you took to get there. We want to see modelmaking, sketching, failure, all that is part of a design process.
Also briefly explain your projects so we can understand them. Make sure you safe your portfolio with a decent resolution so that text remains legible.
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What happens if I pay the semester fee but then can't join the program as planned.
In case you have already paid the semester fee and then realize that you cannot join the program as planned due to visa issues or other hold ups there are two options. either you can ask for a refund of your fees by sending a request to kristin.schoeps(at)hs-anhalt.de or you can choose to leave it for later enrollment.
most students usually decide for a refund.
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What is the academic calendar at MAID
The academic year at MAID is divided into a winter and a summer semester.
The winter semester starts October 1st and officially ends March 31st. Lectures run from October to the end of January. Exams and Presentations are held in late January/early February.
The summer semester starts April 1st and officially ends September 30th. Lectures run from April to the end of June. Exams and Presentations are held in late June/early July. Thesis presentations are usually in mid July.
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What is the bank info to pay the fees?
The full amount goes here:
Beneficary: Hochschule Anhalt
Bank: Deutsche Bundesbank
IBAN: DE35 8100 0000 0081 0015 39
BIC: MARKDEF1810
purpose: Student Number _ name, first name (for first semester students, please add applicant number)for re-registration also add: RM and the year (example: RM2018)
For more detailed information please see:
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www.hs-anhalt.de/studieren/wege-ins-studium/immatrikulation.html
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www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/during-your-studies/formalities/re-registration.html
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What is the duration of the course of study at the MAID?
The program is laid out to last 3 semesters. The first 2 include projects that are offered in order to explore the different possibilities of the design profession. The third semester is reserved fort he preparation of the master thesis. It is possible to take vacation-semesters as well as going on an internship-semester.
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What is the MAID?
The MAID is a program at the University of Applied Sciences in Dessau, the city that was home to the famous avant-garde design school Bauhaus between 1926 and 1932.
The focus is on the integration of the multiple design disciplines such as product, graphic, media, information design and others by offering projects that include all these aspects of design. It is an international course of study and is therefore held in English. So far, the students have come for more than 20 countries, creating a very diverse and heterogeneous atmosphere (see also program description).
- Where can I find english speaking doctors?
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Where can I see my grades?
You will find your grades for each modules in the HIS-QIS Examination Portal.
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Where can I shelter myself during the first days?
There are several hotels, hostels and Gasthäuser for all the budgets. Some of the most famous ones near downtown are: City-Pension Dessau-Roßlau, Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel, Jugendherberge Dessau, NH Dessau and Hotel 7 Säulen. Nevertheless, more can be found using services such as Booking and, even a more convenient option can be Airbnb or Couchsurfing.
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Where do I find information concerning health insurance?
Please visit this link for updated information.
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Where do I find my immatriculation papers?
A few days after the transfer, your updated immatriculation papers will become available for download at:
https://service.asa.hs-anhalt.de/qisserver/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y
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Where is Dessau?
DIA has a unique academic as well as geographic position: To study in the famous Bauhaus City Dessau, 120 km (80mls) south of Berlin, is a challenge to any architecture student. In addition, Dessau is embedded in a triangle of old historic German Cities like Halle, Leipzig and Wittenberg.
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Where is the campus?
The campus is about 10 minutes from the center of Dessau and right outside the main railway station. All buildings are within walking distance. The facilities include a cafeteria, a student coffee shop, a library, several computer pools, workshops for metal, wood and ceramics, a huge printing workshop, and a professional photo and video studio among others.
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Which documents do I need for enrollment?
You need to show in addition to what you have been told with your admission package:
- Copy of your admission letter (Zulassungsschreiben)
- Copy of your passport (for Non-EU students) / national ID (for EU citizens)
- Proof of sufficient health insurance
- Paying in slip as proof of having transferred the semester fee
- Non-EU students: Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)
- biometric, passport-sized photo (for student ID)
Please also see:
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www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/paths-to-university/enrollment.html