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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design with Foundation Year (International Route) - (UCA) Global University Systems (GUS) - Berlin School of Business and Innovation - Hamburg Campus Global University Systems (GUS) - Berlin School of Business and Innovation - Hamburg Campus, Germany

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EUR 11000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Throughout this exciting degree, our aim is to foster new talent into creative leaders within the commercially oriented field of graphic design. From typography to visual corporate identity, you’ll meet the demands for UI/UX design solutions, websites and digital publishing. This is the guided pathway for our students to generate outstanding quality content for their successful futures within the communications industry.

BSBI’s diverse approach to teaching includes studio-based collaborative learning environment, workshops and support to find extra-curricular industry placements, always with a strong emphasis on the highest practical and industry related standards. The backbone of which is our strong focus on enterprise, leadership and success.

The course enables you to develop your design potential whilst guided by industry experts combining your work within an extensive portfolio of powerful software skills and effective creative thinking methods in highly complex design situations enhanced by a practical, vocational approach.

The four-year international route programme includes a foundation year, which will introduce you to the fundamentals of the creative industry and will give you the opportunity to refine a career path. You’ll build a strong portfolio needed to progress directly into your BA degree, whilst being prepared to use English language in an academic context.

What will you experience?

Central elements of this course include typographic skills and the focused application of design principles, which respond to practical design challenges in highly versatile markets. Structured teaching also encourages independent learning and project management. Students will engage in studio time, seminars and workshops but also supplementary activities such as gaining industry experience, all within Europe’s most exciting leading creative industry hub of Hamburg.

The course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the University for the Creative Arts platform.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Job Seeker Visa (JSV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    11000

    Tuition Fee
    (EUR)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (EUR)

    11208 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship

    We are pleased to offer a Tuition Fee Upfront Scholarship for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing their studies in 2025. This prestigious scholarship aims to recognize and reward academic excellence, providing successful applicants with a significant reduction in their tuition fees.


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Berlin School of Business and Innovation - Hamburg Campus for the 2025 intake
    • Meet the academic requirements for the chosen program
    • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and potential
    Undergraduate Programmes

    Postgraduate Programmes

    Retention Scholarship Discount Selected Countries Payment Scholarship
    3 Year Programmes
    Selected Countries Payment Scholarship
    4 Year Programmes

    International Students

    International:
     Paying Full Annual Fee upfront:
     Year 1 – 20% discount
     Year 2 – 25% discount
     Year 3 – 30% discount
     Year 4 - 50% discount

    Year 3 Direct Entry - 20% discount
     
    Installment plan: 10% discount
    Instalment Plan fee
    €300 for upto 6-month plan  
    €500 for 7-10 month plan, per year if not paid in full, discount is 10% per year

    Specific/Selected Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, India
     
     Bachelors 3 Year Programme:

    • Pay Year 1 Fees in full before enrolment 20% discount to get LOA (Mandatory)
    • 25% discount on Year 2 if the student pays the Year 2 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 30% discount on Year 3 if the student pays the Year 3 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year


     OR

    • 10% discount on Year 2 and Year 3 if the yearly fees is paid in instalments
    • €300 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses upto 6 equal monthly instalments.
    • €500 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses 7 upto 10 equal monthly instalments.
    • Instalment Admin fee is applicable to every academic year where IP is selected - Year 1 is excluded.

    Specific/Selected Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, India
     
     Bachelors 4 Year Programme:

    • Pay Foundation Year (Year 1) Fees in full before enrolment 20% discount to get LOA (Mandatory)
    • 25% discount on Year 2 if the student pays the Year 2 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 30% discount on Year 3 if the student pays the Year 3 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year
    • 50% discount on Year 4 if the student pays the Year 4 tuition fee in one transaction before start of the academic year


     OR

    • 10% discount on Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 if the yearly fees is paid in instalments
    • €300 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses upto 6 equal monthly instalments.
    • €500 Instalment Admin Fee if student chooses 7 upto 10 equal monthly instalments.
    • Instalment Admin fee is applicable to every academic year where IP is selected - Foundation 1 is excluded.

    Max 25% Savings:

    • 25% if the student pays the full duration tuition fee in one transaction
    • 15% discount on full duration tuition fee if 50% of master's fee is paid in advance
    • 5% discount on full duration tuition fee if they pay deposit of €2000 and pay remaining in instalments
    • Change your mind to pay entire fee: 20% discount on full tuition fee (up to 3 months from official intake start date)


    4-6 weeks time from signing the study agreement for students to have the ability to pay full tuition fee in one go plus IP charge Instalment Plan fee:

    •  €300 for upto 6-month plan
    •  €500 for 7-10 month plan, per year
    •  if not paid in full, discount is 10% per year

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