Overview

The Sound Design master’s programme at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences covers topics relevant to musicians, sound designers, digital artists and the creative industry, including sound design, immersive audio, product sound design, sonification and sonic interaction design. Students design sounds for films, computer games, audio logos and podcasts, bring data to life through sound, optimise the sound of products and explore immersive sound.

Key facts:

Students benefit from the collaboration between FH JOANNEUM and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, which enables them to work in interdisciplinary and international teams. The course also promotes the combination of sound design with interaction and visual design in the media sector. The students acquire design skills in these areas as well, and receive a degree certificate from both universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Media Design

Audio Production and Postproduction

Screen Design

Sound and Communication

User Experience Design

Media Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Graz, Austria

Disciplines

Sound Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s degree programmes currently include the course in Information Design offered by FH JOANNEUM as well as Bachelor’s courses of universities, universities of technology and universities of art and design in the following fields:

Design
Graphic design
Interaction design
Usability design
Computer music
Electrical engineering – sound engineer
Communication design
Media design
Artistic design
Architecture
Interior design
Stage design
Marketing
Informatics
Journalism.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students from EU countries, the EEA and Switzerland will pay a tuition fee of €363.36 per semester.

Living costs

Graz

Austria

846 - 1191 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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