Master of Science

User Experience Design

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt, GermanyDesign & Creative Arts

APS Requiredfull-time, part-time (study alongside work)

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

€1,200/sem

Duration

3 semesters, 6 semesters

Programme Overview

Interdisciplinary Master's programme combining Computer Science, Design, and Usability Research. Focuses on interaction design, human factors, multimodal and multisensory human-computer interaction, mobile prototyping, AR/VR interfaces, design strategy, and scientific thinking. Prepares for international media and technology roles.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Deadline: 1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside of Germany must first apply via uni-assist from as soon as possible until 15 June for the following winter semester and by 1 December for the following summer semester at the latest. If you acquired your Bachelor's degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks. 2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until 15 July for the following winter semester and from 15 November until 15 January for the following summer semester You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents by post later on. Please note: The application deadlines might change. Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application periods.
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: As the programme is entirely taught in English, we ask for sufficient English language skills, documented by a certification of level B2. The proof is not required provided the university entrance qualification certificate (certification of secondary school) or the Bachelor's degree was acquired from a programme conducted in English or in the event that the applicant possesses the citizenship of a country in which English is the native language. Proof of having passed the examination must be submitted by the time of enrolment at the latest. A list of all accepted certificates can be found here: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/general-statutes/. There is no requirement to formally prove German language skills for your admission. You may start with little or no German language proficiency. However, German is the official national language in Germany. The transition from your home country to the German university system and everyday life will be made easier the more German you know. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in finding a student job and or an internship at a German company.
German requirements: No requirement to formally prove German language skills for admission.
Accepted bachelor fields: Computer Science, Media Informatics, Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields with a portfolio
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: 1,200 EUR
Semester contribution: All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.
ECTS credits: 90
Funding info: Tuition: 1,200 EUR Semester contribution: All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.