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Art and Science

University of Applied Arts Vienna
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Tuition EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Vienna, Austria
Language English

Program Overview

The Art and Science at University of Applied Arts Vienna is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art and Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Vienna, Austria

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art and Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Art & Science Interdisciplinary Project Work
  2. Experimental Studies
  3. Methods and Practices of Experimental Cultures
  4. Transdisciplinarity and Representation
  5. Programming,
  6. Computer Graphics,
  7. Science Visualisation,
  8. Electron Microscopy,
  9. Media Arts,
  10. Photography,
  11. Painting,
  12. Printed Graphics,
  13. Drawing,
  14. Sculpture,
  15. Video,
  16. Sound,
  17. Material Technology (Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, Paper)
  18. Art History,
  19. Art Theory,
  20. Media Theory,
  21. Cultural Studies,
  22. Social Sciences,
  23. Philosophy,
  24. Gender\nStudies

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to a diploma, bachelor, and master programme requires proof of artistic aptitude in the framework of an entrance examination.
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    • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Applied Arts Vienna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About University of Applied Arts Vienna

    University of Applied Arts Vienna logo

    University of Applied Arts Vienna

    Vienna, Austria

    The University of Applied Arts Vienna is an arts university and institution of higher education in Vienna, the capital of Austria. It has had university status since 1970.

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
    • Start Date Oct, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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