Are you looking to not just design products, but disrupt systems?
Choose between our three Master’s programmes:
Strategic Design (M.A.): Bring change to businesses in a sustainable way by studying innovation management and actively promoting it with design thinking.
Social Design & Sustainable Innovation (M.A.): Become a designer of social change, developing effective solutions for a better world.
User Experience (UX) and Data-Driven Design (M.Sc.): Elevate your UX career by combining human-centred design with data-driven insights to create impactful digital experiences.
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Design your future – at the award-winning SRH Campus Berlin!
Learn where the future is shaped: The SRH Campus Berlin has been honoured with the German Design Award 2026 – recognised for its innovative architecture, inspiring learning environments, and unique brand atmosphere. Here, modern design meets functional spaces, community meets internationality, and learning becomes an experience.
Located directly by the water, in the heart of Berlin, and home to more than 3,000 students from 120 countries, the campus offers the perfect environment to let ideas grow and shape your own future.
When you study with us, you’ll experience what learning at the SRH Campus Berlin looks like – innovative, international, and exceptionally beautiful.
In our strategic design Master’s programme, you will learn how to bring change to businesses in a sustainable way.
You’ll train your strategic thinking skills at the junction of innovation management, branding and creative process management.
Across four semesters you’ll study:
Corporate and brand management
Design thinking
Social design
Transformation design
System thinking
Critical thinking
Special modules on presentation techniques and personal leadership will further develop your soft skills and prepare you to thrive as a decision maker in e.g. the strategy department of a large corporation.
In our social design & sustainable innovation Master’s programme, you will learn how to shape social change and design a sustainable future.
You’ll disrupt the current system and draw attention to the challenges we all face. Fairness, transparency and sustainability are your driving principles.
Apply social design methods and design thinking to develop successful social campaigns.
You’ll work alongside partners from the private and public sectors on social innovation, campaigns and design solutions for a better world.
Do you have a background in design, UX, or IT and want to create user-centred digital products powered by data and research? This programme is ideal if you’re looking to combine creative thinking with technology and strategy in an international environment.
You’ll learn user research, usability engineering, data-driven design, and human-computer interaction, while working with emerging technologies like AI and AR/VR. The programme combines hands-on projects with strategic, ethical, and management perspectives.
Graduates pursue roles such as UX designer, UX researcher, interaction designer, product manager, or UX consultant. The degree prepares you to shape digital experiences and lead innovation across industries.
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Answers to Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, you will need to provide abachelor's degree in a related field, a demonstration or presentation of your creative skills, a letter of motivation, proof of English proficiency, a CV, and proof of identity. Master-level programme requirements tend to vary by study programme, so make sure to read the brochure carefully after you have filled out our form.
You can apply anytime through our application portal on our website. Once you submit your application, your documents will be carefully reviewed. You’ll be invited to a personal interview if you meet the admission requirements. After the interview, you’ll receive your letter of acceptance and your study contract. Once all formalities are completed, you’ll get your official letter of admission and be welcomed during Welcome Week to begin your studies.
Our intake periods are usually in April and October, with our biggest intake in October. Our brochure has detailed information on when your desired programme starts.
The study fees vary by programme. When you fill out our form, you will receive a brochure highlighting all the essential information concerning your chosen study programme, including the relevant fees.
With our CORE (Competence-Oriented Research and Education) principle, we have reimagined the traditional structure of higher education. What this means for you:
Block-based learning: Study in focused 5-week modules and work on practical tasks in small teams.
Immediate assessment: Take an exam at the end of each block, keeping what you’ve learned fresh in your memory.
Continuous feedback: Receive ongoing performance evaluations to help you improve as you go.
Comprehensive support: Benefit from guidance and mentorship from your lecturers every step of the way.
In summary, this approach reduces stress, provides hands-on experience, and equips you with the practical skills and guidance needed to succeed in today’s job market.
We offer a wide range of support services throughout your studies. Our Career Service team helps you prepare for your professional future, while our International Office can assist if you want to spend a semester abroad through Erasmus+ or pursue an international internship. We also provide guidance on accommodation options, ensuring you feel supported both academically and personally.
Although we are located at multiple campuses across Germany, you can be sure that each one is modern, fully equipped, and supported by a dedicated campus team to enhance your study experience. Our campuses are well-connected by public transport, and we regularly host student events to foster community and engagement.
SRH University takes pride in its strong graduate employability, with a high percentage of graduates securing employment within the first year. Certain programs carry an impressive 96% employment rate.
