Program Overview
The Design and Innovation at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a MSc 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 Design and Innovation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design and Innovation programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Product development in an organizational context
- Strategy, design and market
- Advanced Design Methods
- Holistic Design of Engineering Systems
- Industrial DesignÃ
- Biomimetics and bio-inspired design (BID)
- Staging co-creation and creativity
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Sociotechnical Design
- Design for Interaction
- Development and operation of product/service-systems
- Technology platforms and architectures
- Conceptualisation
- Robust Design of Products and Mechanisms
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelors with relevant engineering education from other universities than DTU have access to admission\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0based on an individual evaluation. The academic requirements are one or two dsign projects and\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0courses that provide the applicant with the knowledge and skills that are achieved during the completion of a BSc Eng.\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0in Design\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0& Innovation.\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0The courses should amount to a minimum of \xc3\x82\xc2\xa015 ECTS point within:
- design activities using design methods,
- concept development,
- industrial design,
- socio-technical analysis and design demonstrating interaction with users
- mechanics or materials (a minimum af 5 ECTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 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 Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
The Technical University of Denmark, often simply referred to as DTU, is a polytechnic university and school of engineering. It was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 24 months