The Master's program in Design equips students with advanced skills in design theory and practice. The curriculum fosters creativity and innovation, allowing graduates to engage in various design sectors such as industrial design, graphics, and digital media. Students gain experience working on real-world projects, collaborating with industry partners.
Focus areas include the exploration of contemporary design practices, product innovation, and user-centered design methodologies. Students work on interdisciplinary projects.
The program lasts for four semesters, incorporating studio work, seminars, and a final design thesis, emphasizing collaboration and critical analysis.
Graduates develop a high level of expertise in design thinking, project management, and ethical considerations in design, preparing them for leadership roles.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Summer 2023
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
'Die Angewandte' is Vienna's university for art, design, and architecture, known for small studio-based classes and an entrance-portfolio admission model.
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