MAMedia Design - Fall
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Graduate, Full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Tuition fee | €9,980 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time Non-refundable in all cases. |
| Deposit | €750 one-time Mandatory deposit for all dormitory reservations. |
| Registration fee | €100 one-time Non-refundable in all cases. |
| Insurance fee | €150 one-time Medicover’s health insurance, available only for applicants under the age of 37. |
| Accommodation fee | €440 per month Please note that a uniform invoice of 400 EUR is issued for everyone as coverage of the first month’s rental fees. If you get accommodated in a cheaper room type or a different accommodation, the generated overpayment will be deducted from your second month’s rental fees. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. If the transcript received from your school is not in English/Hungarian, you must have it translated into English and upload the translation together with verified copies of the original version. Original documents are to be shown as part of the in-person registration process in Budapest. Original documents are to be shown in person as part of the registration in Budapest. |
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| Language requirements | English Intermediate command of English is required. Please note that all applicants need to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you’ll need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make their admission decision based on this. If you don’t reach the necessary language level, you won’t be granted admission even if you have a previously obtained language certificate. Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with an English Language Preparatory Program. |
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your application materials to Google Drive (or other file storage and synchronization service) and send the link to international@metropolitan.hu 1. A portfolio with your own original artworks made in the following genres: – Digital drawings, photo series, computer graphics (maximum of 10 pieces, combined into a single pdf file).– 2D and 3D digital artworks and/or animations (total duration of the compilation not exceeding 10 minutes), Sound design products, electronic music compositions, video artworks, motion graphic works, graphic design works, – Documentation of your media installations, webpage design works, software artworks, game design or mobile application works. Theoretical contribution to the creative works and projects presented in the portfolio is optional, however short description of the submitted works are welcome. 2. A short Letter of Motivation in which the applicant informs us about his/her educational background and the reasons of choosing to study Media Design at our institution. 3. A narrative curriculum vitae in which the applicant shows us his/her educational background and highlights the most important events of his/her life. 4. Please include a Statement that verifies that all the materials included in the portfolio were created by you alone. In case of collective works, please clearly indicate your personal contribution to the given project(s). Every written material should be sent in PDF format. Portfolio is required. |
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Overview
This is for you if…
… you have already acquired your basic skills and knowledge in media design and want to deepen them in the fields of motion graphics, UX design, 3D modelling, game development, VFX, video mapping, virtual reality applications, building of new media installations, sound design, data visualization, web design and you have good technical skills, visual culture and critical attitude
Our most important endeavours are experimentation and innovation. We don’t only provide intense knowledge in one single specialization but we offer training and foster research and creation in almost every field where technical image is involved. Completing the program gives you the ability to work as an individual designer or as a member of a creative team in the fields of communications, entertainment and advertisement industry, media research, exhibition insdustry, scientific and educational institutions and in the new media arts production.
What can you learn from us?
Design and implementation of art
works, installations, interactive applications on an advanced level
Motion picture making on a high professional level
Sound design
Interaction & UX design
3D design
Game development
Advanced level of VFX and other digital post-production work
Programme structure
Course structure
The first year is about gaining experience in project development, enriching the creative toolkit, deepening of skills and knowledge of process engineering for the achievment of interactive, audiovisual art and design productions.
The second year focuses on specialization in different areas of media design, such as 3D modelling and simulation, game and advertisement design, promotion and communication design for event industry and administrative services.
Main subjects:
3D Modelling and simulation
interaction design
VFX
motion graphics
UX design
game development
sound design
extended media installation
Career opportunities
Career opportunities:
3D modelling artist
VFX artrist
Compositing artist
Game developing artist
Experimental designer
New media artist
Current academic stuff members includes:
Loránd Szécsényi-Nagy, media artist
Zoltán Kovács, 3D artist
Bence Pápai, game designer
Gusztáv Nikázy, web designer
István Vajda, VFX designer
Szabolcs Kerestes, composer
Maxim Biljarszki, media artist
Professional Partners:
Healium Decoration Budapest
VJ-Centrum Budapest
Umbrella Studio
2B Gaéria
3 Holló Galéria
Central European Time
Early Bird
2025 Fall
Central European Time
Early Bird
2025 Fall