Highlights
Tuition fee
1452 EUR / year
726 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
1452 EUR / year
726 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Salzburg, Austria
Campus location
Salzburg, Austria
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Whether it’s smart homes, industry 4.0 or autonomous vehicles – many of today’s most cutting-edge developments are based on interactions between humans and computers. In the international joint master programme “Human-Computer Interaction” of Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, you learn how to shape the way people interact with digital applications, products and services.

Overview

Program Details

The joint master Human-Computer Interaction programme of Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and Paris Lodron University of Salzburg combines key competencies from computer science, design and psychology. Drawing from several areas of knowledge, the degree programme revolves around the research, design and development of interactive systems and innovative forms of interaction.

The programme is aimed at international graduates from fields such as human-computer interaction, design, media or communication studies and addresses the following topics:

  • HCI theory
  • methodology and prototyping
  • human factors & user experience engineering
  • interaction design & digital innovation
  • contextual interfaces
  • HCI innovations & future technologies

Programme Structure

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences:

  • Game Design
  • Recommender Systems
  • Mixed Reality Technologies
  • Digital Ideation
  • Data Analysis
  • Information Visualisation
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Realtime Visualisation
  • Interaction Design

Paris Lodron University of Salzburg:

  • Data Science and Big Data
  • Geoinformatics
  • Cognitive Psychology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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87
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Salzburg, Austria

What students do after studying

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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

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87
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Academic degree provided by relevant bachelor programmes in the fields of human computer interaction, computer science, design, media, communication studies, psychology, sociology and engineering
  • Adequate English proficiency (CEFR level English B2)

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    1452 EUR / year
    ≈ 1452 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    726 EUR / year
    ≈ 726 EUR / year

Additional Details

  •  + Euro 25.20 student union fee per semester 

Living costs

Salzburg

Austria
900 - 1290 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Human-Computer Interaction.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Helmut Veith Stipend

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Wolfgang Pauli Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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