Industrial Design, M.Sc.

Industrial Design, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
  • English (schedule IELTS)
    Language
University rank #104 (QS) ,
Industrial design transcends traditional considerations of form and function. It encompasses interaction and system adaptation, while also focusing on user needs and creating engaging user experiences. The Industrial Design program is delivered by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

About

The goal of the Industrial Design master’s program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is to support you in becoming a self-directed industrial design engineer with a unique competency profile. This profile combines specific attitude, skills and knowledge from five areas of expertise: creativity and aesthetics;technology and realization; user and society; business and entrepreneurship; and math, data and computing. 

On top of a solid base in all areas, you can develop your individual profile by specializing in two areas throughout the master. 

Professional perspective

As a graduate of the Master’s degree program in Industrial Design, you will have a proactive and multifaceted background in technology covering user research and design as well as technology itself. As a true team player you will be able to respond optimally to issues arising from both industry and the community at large.

Accreditation

This program is officially recognized and accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

Programme Structure

Specialization tracks

  • The ‘Research, Design and Development’ track supports you in developing the attitude, skills and knowledge you need to work successfully in the R&D or design department of a corporation or public institution. 
  • The ‘Design Leadership and Entrepreneurship’ track is for future professional design managers and design entrepreneurs. This track focuses explicitly on the rapidly growing creative industries sector where creativity and innovation play a central role.
  • The ‘Constructive Design Research’ track supports you in developing the mentality, skills and expertise you need to contribute to the design and research community’s knowledge about how design interacts with research.
For more information, please visit the program website.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:

    September start - February 1: deadline for candidates with a foreign degree (applying for the ALSP scholarships).

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    120 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    90

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score (Grade C):

    180

    C1 Advanced is a Cambridge English Qualification. It reports on the Cambridge English Scale between 142 and 210. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and for Use of English. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. Universities and colleges may ask you to achieve a specific score, either overall or for a particular skill.

    Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.

Academic Requirements

Students with a Dutch degree (hbo or wo)

  • You have direct access to the TU/e-master’s program Industrial Design after completing the TU/e bachelor's program Industrial Design. This also goes for a bachelor's degree Industrial Design of Delft University of Technology or Industrial Design or Creative Technology of University of Twente. 

Do you have a relevant, Dutch bachelor's degree that doesn’t grant direct admission to the Industrial Design master? In that case: first apply for a pre-master's program via Studielink.

Students with a foreign degree
  • After filling out the online application form, you send your portfolio straight to the Departmental Admissions Board of Industrial Design (FTC).

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    15000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    2006 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2006 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Eindhoven

  • 850 - 1350 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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