Program Overview
The Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) 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 Industrial Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial Design 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
- The \x91Research, Design and Development\x92 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 \x91Design\xa0Leadership\xa0and Entrepreneurship\x92 track is for future professional design managers and design\xa0entrepreneurs. This track focuses explicitly on the rapidly growing creative industries sector where creativity and innovation play a central role.
- The \x91Constructive Design Research\x92 track supports you in developing the mentality, skills and expertise you need to contribute to the design and research community\x92s knowledge about how design interacts with research.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The general requirements for admission to the TU/e Master\'s of Science programs for students with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a university outside the Netherlands are:
- A relevant Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent), based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality to be able to complete the TU/e Master\'s program in question. Specific requirements per country can be found\xc2\xa0here.
- A\xc2\xa0Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum.
- Sufficient mastery of the English language.\xc2\xa0In the case of the Master\'s program Medical Engineering, proficiency in the Dutch language is also required in the form of an NT2 II test.
All applicants must provide TU/e with a full application package before any decision can be taken on admission to a Master\'s program. An application is considered to be complete when:
- the online application form has been filled in
- all required documents have been uploaded in the online application form,
- the application fee has been paid and proof of payment included in the uploaded documents
- the online application form has been submitted
- the application documents that are required on paper have been received by post or courier\xc2\xa0by the international office.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) 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 Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months