Study programs in the field of media and technology in Hamburg
We have collected the most important degree courses and training programs in the media and tech sector that will give you the best possible start in the industry.
If you want to get started in the content and tech scene, Hamburg is the place to be. The more than 20 universities in the port city offer a wide range of degree courses for a career in the media industry and in the content and tech sector. There are also numerous training and further education courses. We have compiled the most important degree courses and training programs that will give you the best possible start in the industry.
Digital publishing and journalism
Hamburg as a media location is home to major publishing houses, such as SPIEGEL and ZEIT, and various entry-level opportunities in the fields of journalism and digital publishing. These include the following degree programs and offers
- Hamburg Media School
Digital Journalism (M.A., part-time)
Digital Media (B.A.)
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Digital Media (B.A.)
- University of Applied Sciences
Media and Communication (B.A.)
Digital Communication (M.A.)
- University of Hamburg
Journalism and Communication Studies (M.A.)
Media Studies (B.A., formerly Media and Communication Studies)
- Macromedia University
Various Bachelor's and Master's degree programs
e.g. Journalism, Digital Media, Sports Journalism, Music Journalism and Fashion Journalism
The Henri Nannen School offers journalistic training in which the journalistic craft as well as current technologies and formats are taught.
You can also take part in various seminars at the Academy of Journalism online and in person. These include courses on journalistic forms of presentation, PR and social media communication as well as video editing and podcast courses.
The Hans Bredow Institute (Leibniz Institute for Media Research) also conducts renowned international research in Hamburg. For example, the institute publishes the German section of the annual Reuters Digital News Report.
Moving image, audio & creator economy
Would you like to work in the film or audio industry or become a social media manager or content creator? Then these degree programs are just right for you
- Hamburg Media School
Film (M.A.)
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Film & Motion Design (B.A.)
- SAE Creative Institute
various Bachelor's degree programs, such as Audio Engineering, Music Business, Film Production and Visual Fx & 3D Animation or Content Creation and Online Marketing (B.A./B.Sc.)
- Macromedia University
Social Media (B.A.)
There is also the opportunity to major in film in the Bachelor's degree course in Fine Arts at the University of Fine Arts.
Anyone interested in the production of augmented reality, virtual reality or 360-degree videos can start the new training course in immersive media design from August 2023.
Tech
If you are particularly interested in the tech sector, you are in good hands with these courses:
- University of Hamburg
Computer science degree programs at the Informatikum or the creative lab base.camp
- Hamburg University of Technology in Hamburg-Harburg
Data Science (B.Sc.)
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
- University of Applied Sciences
Digital Reality (M.Sc.), Media Technology (B.Sc.), Media Systems (B.Sc.) and Information and Communication Technology (M.Sc.) as well as several computer science degree programs
- SAE Creative Media Institute
Web Development (B.A./B.Sc.)
- FH Wedel (already part of Schleswig-Holstein)
Media Informatics (B.Sc.)
Digital marketing and design
Would you like to become a marketing manager or UX designer? Then you should take a closer look at these degree programs:
- Brand University of Applied Sciences
Practice-oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Marketing Management, Digital Design and Communication Design
- University of Applied Sciences
Marketing / Technical Business Administration (B.Sc.)
Marketing and Sales (M.Sc.)
Communication Design (B.A.)
- SAE Creative Institute
Content Creation and Online Marketing (B.A./B.Sc.)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Media Design & Management (B.A.)
Media Management and Digital Marketing (B.A.)
UX Design & Management (B.A.)
Marketing & Sales (M.Sc.)
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences
UX/UI Design (B.A.)
Marketing Management (MA)
- Hamburg Media School
- Macromedia University
Marketing is also part of the Business Administration course at the University of Hamburg. The Institute of Marketing focuses on theory and research.
Games
Hamburg is also the perfect place to get started in the gaming industry. In addition to large studios and a diverse indie scene, there are now various degree courses in the field of games:
- University of Applied Sciences
- Macromedia University
Game Design (B.A.)
eSports/Game Management (B.A.)
- SAE Creative Media Institute
Various courses of study, including Games Programming and Game Art Animation
- University of Applied Sciences Europe
Game Design (B.A.)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Game Design & Management (B.A.)
- htk academy
Training in the field of game creation
For more information on career opportunities and training options in the games industry, please contact our colleagues at Gamecity Hamburg.
