Overview

This Human-Computer Interaction study programme from University of Salzburg is a joint master between PLUS and the University of Applied Science Salzburg. It is taught in English and targeted at national and international students that are interested in how humans interact with any kind of interfaces.

Key features

Its goal is the research, design, and improvement of interfaces between users and technical systems including their user experiences (UX). It aims at a scientifically sound education as well as at an application oriented practical training at university level.

In order to cope with current and future digital challenges, graduates of the programme will have a qualification profile that includes a comprehensive knowledge of general approaches (e.g., design thinking, experience-centred design), qualitative aspects and guidelines (e.g., usability, user experience), corresponding methods and tools, current and future interaction approaches, as well as the institutionalisation and management of user experience in organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Prototyping for HC

Human Factors & Experience Engineering

Interaction Design & Digital Innovation

Interaction Technologies

HCI Innovations & Future Technologies

HCI & Industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salzburg, Austria

Disciplines

Human Computer Interaction View 5 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in Austria

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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

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an equivalent or related field from an accredited Austrian or foreign institute of higher education

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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

Free

Additional Details

EU citizens are exempt from paying tuition fees during the designated study period and the additional semester and have to pay only the Student’s Union fee.

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.

Funding

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