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MScRestricted admission
Master
Design Leadership
Winter: Jul 15, 2026
Duration
3 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (72 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Design Leadership
Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI) is a renowned university in Germany known for its strong focus on technical education and research. The Design Leadership course offered at THI is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage design teams in various industries. The program covers topics such as design thinking, innovation management, and strategic design leadership. Students also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience in the field. With a strong emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical application, the Design Leadership course at THI prepares students for successful careers in the design industry.
Specialization
-None
Fields of study
Design(Architecture & Design)
General Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
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Modeonline
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Design Leadership at Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI)
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Proof of English proficiency level B2 or higher.
German language
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Applicants from abroad who apply for an english-taught course have to submit proof of sufficient German knowledge until the end of the first semester at the latest. Only the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 of the Goethe-Institut or an equivalent test will be recognized.
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
210
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Required
210 CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED
Around 20 weeks of experience after the Graduation
Prerequisites
Proof of Bachelor´s degree in design (sciences), engineering sciences, or a degree in another related discipline at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent degree of a foreign university.
With a Bachelor’s Degree with 180 ECTS admission to the Master courses of the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is not possible.
However the regulations of the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt provide the possibility of compensating the missing competences through working experience after graduating. The duration of the working experience must be at least 20 weeks full-time (and as already mentioned after graduating from the Bachelor). Please upload proof of your working experience in the upload area of the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt. As soon as the status of the document turns to „OK“ we checked on it and your working experience is sufficient.
Note that all foreign applicants must submit their Bachelor's degree to uni-assist which verifies their eligibility and coverts their grades to the German grade system. Uni-Assist will issue a so called preliminary inspection documentation (VPD) which you have to upload to the application portal (similar to their other documents).
Proof of English proficiency level B2 or higher.
Aptitude Test -[MA\_Dl\_Questionnaire\_for\_Applicants\_1f.pdf](https://www.thi.de/fileadmin/daten/studienangelegenheiten...)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Design Leadership
Programme-specific documents
copy of bachelor degree certificate including complete transcipt of records and diploma supplement (the latter if available)
copy of current transcript of records in case studies are not completed yet (important: the transcript has to be up-to-date, otherwise audit can be rejected)
CV (illustration of education - school career)
Copy of personal ID or passport
Proof of a name change (e.g. copy of the marriage certificate) if the proof of education is not issued in the current name
APS certificate (in case the Bachelor Degree was absolved in China, Mongolia, or Vietnam)
It is not necessary to send documents by post.
However, Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to request the documents additionally as officially certified copies
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Design Leadership at Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI)
Application procedure
Uni assist plus Direct application
Application quick facts
Apply via
uni_assist_vpd_plus_direct
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Esplanade 10
85049 Ingolstadt
Phone: +49 841 934
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
72 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,048 – 12,048 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
No fees.As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area)
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 3 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.40
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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