Overview

Northeastern University ’s Graduate Certificate in Experience Design immerses you in research-driven design thinking, preparing you to be a key contributor and leader in experience design teams. This program goes beyond traditional design principles, focusing on enhancing the quality of human experiences in various settings.

Through four targeted courses, you’ll develop skills in integrating technology, creativity, and empathy to solve real-world challenges in industries like healthcare, travel, and entertainment. Open to professionals and recent graduates from diverse fields, this certificate equips you with the mindset and tools to innovate in a rapidly evolving design landscape.

Career outlook

Experience design is increasingly vital across many industries. Graduates with expertise in designing meaningful interactions can excel in roles within design agencies, tech companies, healthcare, and public institutions–enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Design Systems
Notational Systems for Experience
Design for Behavior and Experience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

User Experience Design View 60 other Masters in User Experience Design in United States

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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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General requirements

Personal statement
One letter of recommendation
Work samples or portfolio (recommended)
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Application form
Application fee
Resumé
Transcripts for all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32944 USD / full

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Out-of-State

32944 USD / full

≈ 32944 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

32944 USD / full

≈ 32944 USD / full

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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