The Faculty of Design prepares students to develop creative, responsible, and visually powerful solutions for contemporary communication challenges. Through practice-oriented learning, students explore design thinking, visual communication, digital media, branding, typography, photography, and creative production in an international academic environment in Berlin.
Whether you are starting your creative journey or developing your design practice further, the Faculty of Design offers programmes that connect creative thinking, visual communication, and practical design skills.
Bachelor’s programmes are designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in design, visual communication, typography, digital media, photography, branding, and creative production. They support students in developing practical skills, conceptual thinking, and a professional design portfolio.
Students work with a range of creative formats, from visual identities, campaigns, posters, books, and magazines to websites, apps, animation, and digital communication projects. The focus is on learning by creating, testing, and refining design ideas.
Design students develop a body of work that reflects their creative identity, technical ability, and conceptual approach. This portfolio supports their academic development and prepares them for future opportunities in creative industries.
Application period
Applications are open for Fall Semester 2026–2027
Program start
October
Academic calendar
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Portfolio advice
[Needs confirmation: next portfolio advice webinar/date]
Berlin
Where will this programme take you?
At Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences, students learn in an international, practice-oriented academic environment in Berlin. Our programmes connect academic knowledge with real-world application, helping students develop the confidence, skills, and perspective needed for their next step.
Design shapes how people see, understand, and interact with the world. Studying design helps students develop creative thinking, visual communication skills, and the ability to turn ideas into meaningful visual solutions.
Creative Industries
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Visual Communication
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Digital Design Skills
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From visual communication and branding to digital media, typography, photography, and creative production, the Faculty of Design supports students in developing the skills and confidence to shape meaningful design work.
The Faculty of Design connects creative learning with professional practice through project-based work, industry insights, portfolio development, and Berlin’s vibrant creative environment.
The Faculty of Design includes design-related study programmes such as BA Graphic Design & Visual Communication. [Needs confirmation: final programme list for Whitecliffe website]
Yes. The BA Graphic Design & Visual Communication programme at Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences – Berlin International is taught in English. German language skills are not required for admission, but students need to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Students can explore areas such as visual communication, typography, photography, web design, branding, digital media, editorial design, campaigns, animation, and creative production.
Depending on their portfolio, skills, and professional focus, graduates may prepare for careers in graphic design, visual communication, branding, editorial design, digital design, advertising, creative direction, media production, or freelance creative practice.
Yes. The Faculty of Design is suitable for students who want to study in an English-speaking, international creative environment in Berlin and prepare for careers in design and visual communication.
Design applicants may need to submit a portfolio as part of the application process. [Needs confirmation: final portfolio requirements for Whitecliffe website]
Admission requirements may vary depending on the programme and applicant background. Please check the relevant programme page or contact the Admissions team for individual guidance.
