Master of Arts in Design - Interaction Design (English-taught)
Two-year Master of Arts taught in English, educating design leaders in tangibility, speculative design futures, AI-driven conversational interfaces, and human-machine collaboration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Media Arts, Computer Science, or Product Design
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Digital portfolio of interactive prototypes, generative software code, or physical computing systems
- Recommendation letters
- Portfolio review and personal admission interview
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ZHdK Excellence Scholarships and Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
- Application fee
- CHF 100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 1,220/semester (approx. CHF 2,440/year international fee)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Non-visa required until March 31)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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