Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2009
Overview
Brand University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised private university of applied sciences in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2009/2010 as Brand Academy – Hochschule für Design und Kommunikation and renamed in 2019, it focuses exclusively on brand management, marketing, communication design, and brand innovation. All programmes are internationally accredited by FIBAA and the Wissenschaftsrat.
Fields of study
- Brand Management
- Marketing
- Communication Design
- Brand Innovation
- Management
- Advertising
Accreditation: FIBAA; Wissenschaftsrat (German Council of Science and Humanities)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- April, October
- Application deadlines
- Winter semester: 15 September (no visa required) / 30 June (visa required). Summer semester: 15 March (no visa required) / 31 December (visa required).
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- luis.bolbruegge@brand-university.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€10,680 – €13,680 / year
From about $11,534 / year
Domestic students
€6,300 – €13,680 / year
Campus Bachelor: €525/month (36 months, total €18,900 + €890 enrolment + €200 exam fee + semester contributions). Campus Master EU: €745/month (18 months); Non-EU: €1,140/month. Distance Bachelor: €8,900–€12,900 total (various time models). Distance MBA: €8,900–€9,900 total.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Brand Communication Design (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €18,900 / total | Sep 28, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Brand Innovation (M.A.) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 18 months | €20,520 / total | Sep 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Brand & Marketing Management (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €18,900 / total | Sep 28, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) International Marketing & Brand Management (opens in a new tab)German · Online | — | 6 months | €2,990 / total | Varies | Rolling |
| Kooperatives Promotionsprogramm (PhD / DBA) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | PhD | 3 years | €51,000 / total | Varies | Rolling |
| Marketing und Kommunikation (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €9,900 / total | Varies | Rolling |
| MBA Management – Künstliche Intelligenz (opens in a new tab)German, English · Online | Master's | 18 months | €9,900 / total | Varies | Rolling |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.