Overview

The Media and Human-Centered Computing at Vienna University of Technology course deals in particular with new forms of interaction between man and computer (e.g. tangible computing, virtual and augmented reality). Media Informatics rests on an interdisciplinary approach integrating areas such as informatics, media theory, design studies and psychology.

Professional Activity

Graduate occupations are to be found in academic and industrial research (e.g. in the fields of HCI and augmented reality), in interaction design, interactive media design and in media art, in the design of applications-orientated (industrial) multimedia systems and in the conduct of usability studies and assessments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Research Methods

Virtual and Augmented Reality

Cognitive Foundations of Visualization

Information Visualization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Deadlines for EU students:

Winter semester: 31 October
Summer semester: 31 March

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 7 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in Austria

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a Master's Programme requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a technical university or an equivalent qualification at a recognised domestic or foreign higher education establishment.

Students whose mother tongue is not English must demonstrate their proficiency in English. Proficiency in English at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended for successful progress in the course.
The curriculum for each Master's Programme shows which courses are relevant to that programme and what the detailed requirements are with regard to technical and linguistic skills.

Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

The tuition fee is regular € 363.36 per semester or € 726.72 per semester for non-EU nationals.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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