Overview

The Media and Human-Centered Computing at Vienna University of Technology course deals in particular with new forms of interaction between man and computer (e.g. tangible computing, virtual and augmented reality). Media Informatics rests on an interdisciplinary approach integrating areas such as informatics, media theory, design studies and psychology.

Professional Activity

Graduate occupations are to be found in academic and industrial research (e.g. in the fields of HCI and augmented reality), in interaction design, interactive media design and in media art, in the design of applications-orientated (industrial) multimedia systems and in the conduct of usability studies and assessments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User Research Methods

Virtual and Augmented Reality

Cognitive Foundations of Visualization

Information Visualization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Deadlines for EU students:

Winter semester: 31 October
Summer semester: 31 March

Language

English

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87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 5 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a Master's Programme requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a technical university or an equivalent qualification at a recognised domestic or foreign higher education establishment.

Students whose mother tongue is not English must demonstrate their proficiency in English. Proficiency in English at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended for successful progress in the course.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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