Overview

The Interaction Design study program at University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) lasts for 4 semesters. The first two semesters are teaching-based and require full-time attendance at the SUPSI Campus in Mendrisio. The third and fourth semesters are taken at a distance to have a period of professional internship or academic mobility and do not require attendance on campus.

Career Prospects

Students who complete the Master of Arts SUPSI in Interaction Design will pursue careers at design agencies, industries, and startups worldwide. Students will work on innovative products and services in sectors where the digital transformation represents a competitive advantage, such as:

design practices in interaction design, product design, digital communication, exhibition design, and architecture
international consulting agencies offering complex services and project development where innovation is a competitive advantage
digital media and web companies
ICT and digital services
industries where the digital transformation is a strategic factor for the development of new products and services, such as banking and finance, telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, distribution and logistics, health and well-being
public and private institutions operating in the cultural, social, entertainment and tourism fields
technology start-ups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Experience Design

Data Driven Design

Programming Interactions
Digital Fabrication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manno, Switzerland

Disciplines

User Experience Design

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for the acceptance to the Master of Arts in Interaction Design are:

A Bachelor’s degree in design (graphic design, industrial design, interior design, media design, etc.) or an equivalent diploma.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as architecture, engineering, humanities, fine arts and business management are entitled to apply. Their applications are subjected to the approval of the Board of the Master, and they might require some extra ECTS credits, which can be obtained before or during the program.

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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

3200 CHF / year

≈ 3200 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1600 CHF / year

≈ 1600 CHF / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Manno

Switzerland

1540 - 2130 CHF / 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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