Digital Studies

Interdisciplinary master's (120 ECTS) on the technological, media and societal dimensions of digitalisation, offered through the European New School of Digital Studies (ENS).

Academic requirements

Deadline: Application period: 1 May to 31 May

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

English proficiency at CEFR C1, e.g. IELTS (Academic) 7.0 or an equivalent recognised certificate.

Accepted bachelor fields

A first degree of at least 180 ECTS credits, including at least 60 ECTS credits in social sciences/humanities or interdisciplinary digitalisation research.

APS Certificate

No

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

No tuition fees charged. Semester contribution of approximately 350 EUR per semester applies (includes public transport ticket, student ID card, and registration fee).

Semester contribution

Approx. 396.80 EUR per semester for enrolled students (402.80 EUR for first-year students), Winter Semester 2026/27. Includes the mandatory Germany-wide semester ticket, student union and student body fees. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: No tuition fees charged. Semester contribution of approximately 350 EUR per semester applies (includes public transport ticket, student ID card, and registration fee). Semester contribution: Approx. 396.80 EUR per semester for enrolled students (402.80 EUR for first-year students), Winter Semester 2026/27. Includes the mandatory Germany-wide semester ticket, student union and student body fees. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

Prepares graduates for roles in digital transformation, technology policy, data and media industries, research, and digital strategy in public and private organisations.