| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design is one of the most popular fields in today’s creative industries. As a result of talented designers and researchers, UX/UI-design technology, data and services are becoming more accessible and more enjoyable than ever. Since many products are similar, the key to achieving success in UX and UI design is to focus on users and their experience. How a user interacts with an application, service or product makes a huge difference.
The interdisciplinary programme in UX/UI offers students an understanding of topics including user experience, visual interface design functionality, techniques and services. The course focuses on the complex field of emotional interaction between humans, technical devices and interfaces. Become part of our fascinating broad UX/UI approach and help shape the digital future.
Program Outline
Studying UX/UI at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences will provide you with a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary education in one of the creative industries most relevant areas. You will acquire hands-on knowledge of your discipline through collaboration with industry partners and practical experiences. Our interdisciplinary teaching system will allow you to further tailor your professional profile by combining your core discipline with range of specializations options such as creative computing or product management.
Our university focuses on your development. That's why we teach in small learning groups and in a friendly and personal atmosphere. We’ll oversee your individual development process and help you define your talents and strengths while helping you develop your own visual signature. You will be taught by renowned lecturers from the industry and study at a campus that is located in a technical and creative surrounding.
The programme - internships and semester abroad
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UX/UI Design positions have been at the top of the job lists in the creative/tech industries for many years now but demand among employers is still rising, mainly due to the rapid acceleration of digital technologies, the increasing computerization of all aspects of our life and the ongoing transformation of companies to the Industry 4.0 era.
You will broaden your perspective in interdisciplinary seminars, workshops, excursions and study trips, and in the 5th semester, you will also have the opportunity to test your acquired design skills in practice in an internship at home or abroad.
Career options with a degree in UX/UI Design
Graduates from the UX/UI programme will be equipped with the following competencies:
- Understand and leverage ethnographic research
- Identify and introduce trends in emerging technologies like AR/VR/XR, IoT and AI
- Develop forward-thinking concepts using personas, user journeys, user maps, wireframes etc.
- Create visual design comps and prototypes with industry-standard software (Sketch, Adobe CS, InVision)
- Conduct interactive usability tests
- Collaborate effectively with project stakeholders and partners
- Communicate product vision and strategy both verbally and visually to teams and clients
- Implement together with engineers
- Develop brand guidelines and communication together with marketing
As a UX/UI designer, you can work for startups, design agencies or large corporates, on a freelance basis or even remotely.
Possible salary in Germany after studying UX/UI Design
According to statistical surveys by StepStone and Glassdoor, UX/UI designers in Germany can expect an average salary of around 40,000 to 50,000 euros per year. Campusjäger mentions that the starting salary after a Bachelor's degree can be somewhat lower at 37,000 euros per year.
Internships, part-time jobs and independent projects can always have an impact on salary negotiations - so with a practice-oriented degree programme like UX/UI Design at UE, you lay valuable foundations for your professional future.