Usability Engineering, MSc

This master's focuses on interdisciplinary usability engineering for interactive systems and products. It combines psychology, computer science, design, innovative problem-solving methods, and practical application, including a thesis that should ideally be developed with a company.

Academic requirements

proof of a completed undergraduate degree (BSc, BA, German "Diplom" or equivalent) in a discipline closely related to psychology, computer science or design

Minimum GPA

The current official programme page requires an overall mark of at least 2.0 in the bachelor's degree.

English requirements

The official programme page requires at least C1 level or equivalent in an approved English test.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official programme page states that the programme is designed for graduates in psychology or disciplines closely related to computer science or design.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

347.10 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences tuition-and-fees page.

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 347.10 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences tuition-and-fees page.

Sought-after expert wherever products are designed for hands-on use by people. Enhanced employability in areas where interactive systems are designed and developed.

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