Overview

The highly dynamic nature of technological innovations presents immense challenges in almost all areas of society. It is becoming increasingly important to quickly grasp fundamental principles in order to recognise opportunities and potential as well as their impact on the economy, science, and society.

The new master's degree programme in Design for Digital Futures at the Ohm’s Faculty of Design has an international focus and is taught in English. Based on the fundamentals of computer technology and their expansion in the areas of computational design and generative design as well as artificial intelligence (AI), master's students are enabled and encouraged to develop and implement their own projects in the field of digital design.

Career Opportunities

In the rapidly evolving world of design, mastering computational techniques such as generative design and AI-driven design opens a universe of pioneering career opportunities. The demand for such expertise spans across industries, including architecture, product design, fashion, and interactive media, offering a broad spectrum of roles from creative technologists to computational designers.

The Design for Digital Futures program at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg not only equips students with the necessary technical skills but also fosters a mindset of continuous exploration and innovation. For those with a passion for blending creativity with technology, this path offers not just a career but a chance to shape the future of design.

Below are just a few examples of possible career paths in different industries.

Technical Director
Tech Artist
Science Communicator
Multimedia Artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Design
Applied Design Research
Design Studio
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nuremberg, Germany

Disciplines

Design View 24 other Masters in Design in Germany

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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

A Bachelor's or an equivalent degree is a must. A portfolio demonstrating your design abilities is also required as well as a motivational letter.
Compile a collection of projects you worked on that best express your attitude, intertests and skills.

Once your portfolio has been evaluated, you'll receive an invitation for an aptitude test. We'd like to get to know you better through a written test and an interview.
Documentation of English proficiency (B2 level, Common European Reference Framework for Languages). A German “Abitur” is accepted as documentation of B2 level.

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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

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Nuremberg

Germany

690 - 1040 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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