Bachelor's in Design & Multimedia in Europe

This bachelor's program offers a hands-on, socially engaged education in documentary photography, preparing students to work as visual storytellers with a strong ethical and cultural awareness. In the first year, students develop the technical foundations of camera work, lighting, editing, and sequencing through intensive, real-world projects, using the city around them as a living classroom for site-specific fieldwork within local communities and cultural spaces. The first year is also available as a standalone Higher Education Certificate. The second year builds on this foundation with more ambitious, conceptually driven projects, where students work alongside community groups and external partners on live briefs, and begin to develop their personal photographic style while learning how documentary work is presented across galleries, publications, and digital platforms.
In the final year, students undertake a self-directed major project rooted in a social, political, or cultural context of their choosing, culminating in a public exhibition. Alongside this, they curate a professional portfolio, develop an online presence, and connect with curators, editors, and industry professionals through networking events and portfolio reviews. Throughout all three years, the program places equal emphasis on technical mastery, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility in representing people and communities, equipping graduates to work as independent photographers, freelancers, or cultural practitioners.

To apply, students must have completed high school at a level that would normally allow university entry in their home country. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but have relevant professional or life experience may also be considered through a non-standard admissions route. All applicants must submit personal and educational information, proof of prior education, a portfolio, and a personal statement or audio/video introduction. Since the program is taught in English, a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (or B2 level) is required, which can be demonstrated through a recognized language certificate or a free online test offered by the institution.

This is a three-year, full-time program focused on interdisciplinary artistic practice that blends various media such as photography, film, performance, sound, and new technologies. Students are encouraged to experiment, question conventions, and explore both traditional and emerging forms of expression. The curriculum includes hands-on workshops, theory of media arts, and opportunities to work in unconventional spaces and public contexts. A specialization in Experimental Film is also offered, providing training in filmmaking, digital post-production, and contemporary film language. The program supports both individual and collaborative projects, preparing students for careers in audiovisual arts, media, and independent artistic practice.

To apply for this program, candidates must submit an application form with a photo, a cover letter, a legalized or apostilled and translated high school certificate, and a portfolio with a motivation letter. An English language certificate (e.g., IELTS 5+, TOEFL 60+, FCE, CAE) is required unless the applicant comes from an English-speaking country or has completed studies taught in English—supported by a diploma confirming the language of instruction. Proof of health insurance for the full academic year in Poland or a statement of intent to obtain it upon arrival is also required, along with confirmation of the enrollment fee payment.

This bachelor's program provides an intensive, project-based training in visual effects and digital arts, preparing students for professional careers in VFX, video game production, and digital storytelling. In the first year, students dive straight into practical work, completing over 15 concept shots or installations, a short film as a VFX artist, and multiple team projects spanning both on-set and post-production environments. Students develop a wide range of technical skills — from 2D animation and matte painting to 3D asset development, texturing, lighting, and green screen work — while building a professional digital portfolio. The first year is also available as a standalone Higher Education Certificate. The second year shifts toward greater depth and creative ownership, with advanced work in motion capture, fluid and particle simulations, digital compositing, and immersive formats such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and projection mapping.
In the final year, students bring together their technical expertise and artistic voice to design and produce a major self-initiated project, taking it from concept through to industry-ready presentation. Alongside this, students develop the professional skills needed to pitch, collaborate, and distribute their work within the visual effects and digital arts industries. Throughout all three years, the program balances rigorous technical training with the development of a strong personal creative identity, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to enter the visual effects, gaming, or broader digital media sectors.

To apply, students must have completed high school at a level that would normally allow university entry in their home country. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but have relevant professional or life experience may also be considered through a non-standard admissions route. All applicants must submit personal and educational information, proof of prior education, a portfolio, and a personal statement or audio/video introduction. Since the program is taught in English, a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (or B2 level) is required, which can be demonstrated through a recognized language certificate or a free online test offered by the institution.

This bachelor's program blends creative disciplines with digital technology and storytelling. Students build strong foundations in communication, psychology, media theory, and marketing while developing hands-on skills in areas such as transmedia production, virtual reality, digital marketing, video editing, camera work, and web development. Key modules cover visual composition, creative thinking, legal and economic aspects of media, and artificial intelligence. Project-based learning, internships, and a bachelor’s thesis prepare students for careers in digital content creation and cross-platform storytelling.

Admission to this program is based on three parts: an audiovisual CV (30%), a creative assignment (20%), and a Zoom interview (50%). The audiovisual CV must highlight your motivation and any previous creative digital work. The creative assignment involves telling a story on the theme of loneliness or confusion, using at least two different media formats combined into a single digital presentation. Interviews assess motivation, articulation, and awareness of the field.

Applicants must upload a full set of required documents and meet English language proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 59). Only those who meet the standards in each round progress to the next.

This bachelor's degree offers a comprehensive and flexible curriculum that combines foundational theory, hands-on practice, and interdisciplinary projects. Students begin with courses in product design, visual communication, history, theory, and technical drawing. They choose from specialized modules in photography, digital design, and audiovisual media, and attend seminars and elective courses tailored to their interests. The program emphasizes project-based learning, requiring four major projects, including options in product design or visual communication. Students also participate in at least five technical workshops, such as carpentry, metal, digital modeling, or printmaking, to build practical skills. The program culminates with a degree project and is structured to support interdisciplinary thinking, creativity, and professional development.

To be admitted to the program, applicants must hold a secondary school leaving certificate issued after 12 years of education and meet specific language requirements. The program is trilingual, with instruction in German, Italian, and English. At the time of admission, applicants must demonstrate B2 proficiency in two of the three languages; no prior knowledge is required for the third. To graduate, students must reach C1 in two languages and B2 in the third. Language proficiency can be demonstrated through school or university diplomas, recognized language certificates, or institutional exams. Students with no prior knowledge of the third language must attend intensive pre-semester language courses to begin their learning path.

This bachelor's program focuses on visual communication, combining practical design skills with theoretical and interdisciplinary exploration. Students are trained to understand and shape visual language while learning to navigate and influence complex visual cultures. The program covers key areas such as typography, illustration, editorial and corporate design, brand identity, photography, and visual storytelling. Courses in image theory, the history of visual communication, and design theory provide a critical foundation. Practical modules are central and simulate real-world, process-based work situations, encouraging experimentation and collaboration.

The curriculum is structured over six semesters and includes 180 ECTS credits. Each year focuses on specific skills: the first year emphasizes foundational visual and typographic skills; the second year deepens image-making and branding techniques; and the third year prepares students for professional practice, culminating in a bachelor's thesis. This final project consists of both theoretical and practical components, publicly exhibited and presented, and is intended to demonstrate students' ability to work independently, think critically, and communicate effectively with target audiences. Interdisciplinary learning is fostered through the Y Institute, which brings together arts and sciences in collaborative and cross-genre projects.

To apply for this bachelor's program, candidates must typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a vocational or specialized diploma. Exceptionally talented applicants may be considered even without completing secondary school. Admission is competitive, with limited places, and based on a two-step aptitude assessment. Applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing their creative and design abilities. Selected candidates are invited to complete a homework assignment and attend an interview, during which both the portfolio and the assignment are discussed.

Applicants should demonstrate strong conceptual and design skills, technical proficiency, confidence in using digital media, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Curiosity, openness to interdisciplinary exchange, and reflective thinking are also essential. Foreign applicants must meet visa and residency requirements, provide a financial guarantee, and secure health insurance before beginning their studies.

This bachelor's degree provides students with a strong foundation in 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation, focusing on storytelling, character design, and production pipelines. Students build artistic and technical skills across drawing, concept development, visual storytelling, and animation tools. The program includes a final graduation project and portfolio development.
Students choose one of three specialization tracks: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, or Stop Motion in the third year.

Applicants must have completed upper secondary education or equivalent, qualifying them for university studies in their home country.
Proof of English proficiency (B2 level) is required, typically via recognized language tests.
A portfolio demonstrating artistic and creative skills is mandatory for evaluation.
Additional documents include a passport copy, transcripts, CV, and a motivational letter.

This bachelor's program connects the performing arts with contemporary visual arts, centering on dressing the body and the performative in response to the way theatre, performance, dance, opera, and film have increasingly merged into hybrid artistic forms combining multiple disciplines. Students learn to develop a clear design concept from personal inspiration or a text, using a variety of techniques to bring these ideas, concepts, and costumes to life, with an expectation that students engage seriously with social themes and the contemporary art world.

An extensive theoretical foundation supports students in developing a personal, critical perspective on the performing arts in all their forms, while a dedicated team of professionals active in various areas of contemporary performing arts provides supervision throughout. The program focuses on developing drawing skills, perception, visual communication, and the full range of profession-specific techniques needed to design and realize costumes, complemented by practical exercises in text analysis, dramaturgy, semiotics, character analysis, scenography, technical research, and collaborative work. The theoretical framework further includes research methodology, art history, art theory, techniques for analyzing theatre history, and the study of costume in film and costume history more broadly.

Through collaborative projects, internships, workshops, and practical exercises, students gain hands-on experience and a wide range of professional tools, preparing them to continue toward a master's degree centered on independent artistic research, in which a final graduation project is presented in a personal, professional manner within a multidisciplinary context spanning visual and performing arts. Graduates of the full program can go on to work as autonomous artists or as costume designers, seeking collaborations across the world of performing arts, live performance, film, and television.

Applicants need a secondary education diploma or equivalent qualification that provides access to higher education, with the specific accepted qualification depending on the applicant's country of education; applicants from the Netherlands need a VWO diploma or an HBO propaedeutic certificate, as a HAVO or MBO diploma does not provide access to the program, while applicants from other countries need a diploma recognized as providing access to university-level study in their home country. Applicants holding a Chinese diploma must additionally complete an APS screening in Beijing, both to verify their documents and to obtain a student visa.

Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction at the B2 level. For Dutch, this can be shown by having completed at least one year of Dutch-language secondary education, having earned at least 60 credits in Dutch-language higher education, or holding a recognized B2-level language certificate; for English, this can be shown through certain qualifying diplomas from Dutch- or English-language secondary or higher education, or through an accepted language certificate such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, ITACE, or Pearson PTE Academic at the required minimum score.

Admission to the program is only possible after passing an artistic entrance exam, which begins with a digital pre-selection based on a submitted portfolio. Applicants who pass this pre-selection are invited to a multi-day artistic entrance exam, combining studio-based artistic assignments with a dedicated drawing assignment, which can be completed either in person or digitally, though in-person participation is recommended. The exam assesses the applicant's creativity and imagination, interest in general culture and in art, design, and visual culture specifically, drawing skills, and ability to express ideas both visually and verbally.

This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary design challenges, combining elements of set design, fashion, interior, and product design. It is ideal for students seeking broad creative exploration before specializing, with a curriculum that encourages diverse design thinking. Classes are taught by experienced faculty and supported by strong traditions and long-standing English-language programs. Students gain hands-on experience in various studios—from scenography and costume design to exhibitions and product development—while also engaging in theoretical courses, art workshops, and professional collaborations. The program fosters creativity, technical skill, and readiness for careers in design, theater, fashion, and more.

To apply for the Creative Design program, candidates must submit an application form with a photo, a cover letter, a legalized or apostilled and translated high school certificate, and a portfolio with a motivation letter. An English language certificate (e.g., IELTS 5+, TOEFL 60+, FCE, CAE) is required unless the applicant comes from an English-speaking country or has completed studies taught in English—supported by a diploma confirming the language of instruction. Proof of health insurance for the full academic year in Poland or a statement of intent to obtain it upon arrival is also required, along with confirmation of the enrollment fee payment.

This bachelor's degree provides students with a strong foundation in 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation, focusing on storytelling, character design, and production pipelines. Students build artistic and technical skills across drawing, concept development, visual storytelling, and animation tools. The program includes a final graduation project and portfolio development.

Students choose one of three specialization tracks: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, or Stop Motion in the third year.

Applicants must have completed upper secondary education or equivalent, qualifying them for university studies in their home country.
Proof of English proficiency (B2 level) is required, typically via recognized language tests.

A portfolio demonstrating artistic and creative skills is mandatory for evaluation.

Additional documents include a passport copy, transcripts, CV, and a motivational letter.

This is a three-year, full-time program focused on developing both artistic and practical design skills. The first year provides a foundation in general and artistic courses, including drawing, painting, sculpture, animation techniques, and graphic arts. From the second year, students choose main and supplementary studios to specialize in, allowing for individualized artistic development. The curriculum combines design fundamentals with creative exploration, encouraging innovation through project work, industry collaboration, and competitions. A wide selection of studios and interdisciplinary opportunities supports students in shaping their unique artistic identity.

To apply for this program, candidates must submit an application form with a photo, a cover letter, a legalized or apostilled and translated high school certificate, and a portfolio with a motivation letter. An English language certificate (e.g., IELTS 5+, TOEFL 60+, FCE, CAE) is required unless the applicant comes from an English-speaking country or has completed studies taught in English—supported by a diploma confirming the language of instruction. Proof of health insurance for the full academic year in Poland or a statement of intent to obtain it upon arrival is also required, along with confirmation of the enrollment fee payment.

This bachelor's program combines computer science and digital arts with an international study structure—two years in Lithuania followed by two years in South Korea. The curriculum focuses on programming, game design, computer graphics, 3D modeling, and animation, with practical training in AI, cinematography, game engine architecture, and sound design. Students can specialize through elective courses like environment modeling, character animation, or game server programming. The final year centers on a bachelor thesis, portfolio development, and advanced production techniques, preparing students for careers in digital media and interactive entertainment.

To apply for this bachelor's program, students must submit a secondary education diploma with final grades, a passport copy, and a motivational letter that is written independently without AI tools. Proof of English proficiency at the B2 level is required, demonstrated by TOEFL iBT (72–94), IELTS (5.5–6.5), PTE (59–75), or Duolingo (100–125) scores. Alternatively, applicants can take the university’s free online English test. A GPA of at least 60% of the maximum is mandatory. Candidates with a study gap of three or more years may need to complete additional evaluations. All documents must be submitted as high-quality color scans.