Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction and Design (Campuses)
Human Computer Interaction and Design at EIT
Smart devices (mobile phones, PDAs, tablet computers), smart products (car, navigation) and smart environments (ambient intelligence) are enabling new services that require innovative interfaces. Human Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) focuses on the study, design, development and evaluation of novel user interfaces, interactive systems and services.
The EIT Digital Master’s degree HCID is an interdisciplinary programme where our User-Centred Design approach places the users at the centre of the design process. By combining human aspects (at a cognitive, aesthetic and sensory-motor levels) to technological and business aspects, we create new products and services with great usability and user experience, and a solid customer demand, which often translate into commercial success.
HCID serves as the bridge to new products and services. Students learn how to design and define how people interact and live with the modern ever-changing technical world.
"Through design we can force a change - hopefully for the better, for all things and for all people. Join the revolution."
Dr. Mika P. Nieminen
Human Computer Interaction and Design Coordinator
Kommande kursstarter
Admission requirements
To be eligible to this programme you must have a Bachelor of Science in, or be in your final year of studies of:
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Electrical Engineering/Electronic
In special cases students from industrial design, media technology, computational linguistics, and cognitive sciences with sufficient skills in mathematics, software design and programming can be considered.
Kindly note that relevant work experience can compensate a non-strictly matching bachelor degree. Please justify your work experience in your motivation letter or resume. Once your papers are received, the selection committee will make the final decision on whether your bachelor's and work experience are sufficient as prerequisites for the track you have applied for.
Proof of English proficiency
All our programmes are taught in English.
As a result, applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency. This is generally verified through an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS. We advise all applicants considering submitting an application to take either a TOEFL or an IELTS test as they are accepted by all partner universities. Please note that the results of your test must be uploaded at the time of submitting an application. We will not accept late submissions of proofs of English proficiency. The following English proficiency scores are required:
- IELTS 6.5, with no section lower than 6
- TOEFL iBT 92
Some of the universities accept additional tests or exemptions. Note that these exceptions are not accepted by all partner universities. Even though one university may accept some other test, your second preference entry or your preferred exit universities may not. For this reason, again, we urge all applicants to take a TOEFL or an IELTS.
Program structure
All EIT Digital Master School programmes follow the same scheme:
- Students study one year at an ‘entry’ university and one year at an ‘exit’ university in two of EIT Digital’s hot spots around Europe.
- Upon completion, graduates receive degrees from the two universities and a certificate awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
- The first year is similar at all entry points with basic courses to lay the foundation for the chosen technical programme focus. Some elective courses may also be chosen. At the same time, students are introduced to business and management. During the second semester, a design project is combined with business development exercises. These teach how to turn technology into business and how to present a convincing business plan.
- In between the first year and the second year, a summer school addresses business opportunities within a socially relevant theme.
- The second year offers a specialisation and a graduation project. The graduation project includes an internship at a company or a research institute and results in a Master thesis with a strong innovation and entrepreneurship dimension.
Where can I study?
Year 1 - Entry locations
Choose between:
- Aalto in Helsinki (FI)
- KTH in Stockholm (SE)
- UPS in Paris (FR)
- UT in Enschede (NL)
- UPM in Madrid (ES)
- POLIMI in Milan (IT)
Year 2 - Exit locations
Choose between:
- Aalto in Helsinki (FI)
- KTH in Stockholm (SE)
- UPS in Paris (FR)
- UT in Enschede (NL)
- UPM in Madrid (ES)
- TUB in Berlin (DE)
- UNITN in Trento (IT)
Tuition fees & scholarships
Please contact us to learn more about the partner universities, costs, courses and scholarships.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the HCID master’s programme qualify for jobs in international and local organisations in both technical and business roles. Graduates could become:
- User experience (UX) or interaction designer
- UX Architect
- Usability engineer
- Interactive systems engineer
- Human factors expert
- Business developer
- Product manager
- Consultant
Through their multidisciplinary attitude, HCID graduates are valuable in open innovation settings where different aspects (market, users, social aspects, media technologies) come together. They can choose to work within companies that provide value-added products and services, such as game companies, e-learning, web developers, and entertainment. An alternative path would be to start your own company to provide product or technology development, media content, business development or consultancy services.
Varför ska du välja EIT Digital Master School ?
- Fast track to your career: get in touch with industry
- Double degree Master’s programme with major in ICT and minor in E&I
- International experience - study two years in 2 different European cities
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All of EIT Digital’s two-year master’s programmes combine the technical essentials with a foundation in innovation and entrepreneurship. You will have the unique opportunity of studying at two renowned universities located across Europe, where you will learn from some of...
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