Overview

About this Degree

Design students have access to studio spaces, computer labs, a letterpress lab, a Riso lab, a robust photography area, and digital fabrication labs. Students gain insights from lectures and workshops with world-renowned designers, collaborations with industry partners, and opportunities to participate in short-term study abroad programs and semester-long internships in the US and abroad.

The Interaction and User Experience Design at the University of Kansas affords students the requisite professional knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as interaction designers. The program is developed for prospective students who already hold a related baccalaureate degree and who are seeking advanced study in a versatile, rapidly growing professional design discipline.

Interaction Design involves the creation of products, services, and systems that are not only functional but also user-friendly and appealing. It revolves around a human-centric approach to innovation, effectively bridging the gap between businesses and consumers while enhancing the relevance of brands and organizations in the market. In essence, it encompasses the shaping of the behavioral context of various elements such as artifacts, environments, and systems.

Candidates applying for the Interaction and User Experience Design concentration are expected to possess a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in design or a relevant field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of Design
Advanced Human Factors in Design
Advanced Design Methods
Service and User Experience Design
Design Scenarios and Simulations
Interaction Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Application Fee
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Statement of design philosophy and approach
One unofficial copy of the transcript where the undergraduate degree was confirmed, and one copy of the transcript where any graduate degree/credit was earned (if applicable)
Three recommendations from people in a position to comment on your abilities and performance
A portfolio of your design work, or samples of written or other creative artifacts you have produced if your prior education or training was not in a design-related discipline.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

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In-State

8806 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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