Program Overview

Crafting Digital Delight

UX/UI design is a flourishing field in today’s creative industries, thanks to skilled designers and researchers. Technology and services in UX/UI design are increasingly accessible and enjoyable. Success in this field hinges on prioritising user experience. Our interdisciplinary UI/UX Design course at UE covers topics such as user experience, visual interface design and emotional interaction between humans and technology. Join us to shape the digital future through our comprehensive UX/UI approach.

Curriculum | UX/UI Design

Distinguishing human-machine interaction categories and adapting existing concepts to current technology.
The UI/UX Design curriculum takes students on a journey through the industry, enabling them to acquire the skills and knowledge to further their careers. Combining auser experience design degree and auser interface design degree , the curriculum covers areas including human-centred design, the business of UX and technologies for augmented, virtual and mixed realities. As well as this, the UI/UX Design curriculum includes a semester abroad or an internship opportunity for students in their fifth semester.

Key facts BA UX/UI Design

• 6 semesters
• 180 ECTS (Credits)
• Teaching language: English
• The programme starts in both the winter and summer term each year.
• Study and examination regulations

In your 5th semester, you can do an internship or even study abroad.

Admission Requirements

• Completed admission form
• Transcript & language proficiency
• CV & Copy of passport
• Admissions test (for non-EU applicants only).

Fees

• EU applicants standard: € 744 monthly
• Non-EU applicants standard: € 12,700 yearly

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.

Study in the Innovation Hub in Potsdam near Berlin

UX/UI Design BA programme in our Innovation Hub in Potsdam gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a real-world projects and gain practical experience in user experience and interface designthrough access to start-ups and research centres. The Innovation Hub, located just outside Berlin, is equipped with modern labs and facilities that support experimentation and innovation. You can also work on practical projects that address real user needs, often alongside industry experts. The proximity to Berlin gives you the advantage of connecting with the wider tech and design community. At the same time, Potsdam’s focused, creative campus atmosphere ensures that you are fully supported and can focus on your studies.

Possible salary in Germany after studying UX/UI Design

According to statistical surveys by and _ Glassdoor_, UX/UI designers in Germany can expect an average salary of around 40,000 to 50,000 euros per year. 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.

Industry Collaborations: Building Bridges to Success

Students benefit from the university’s collaborations with a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.

Inspiring Creativity: Student Projects Showcase

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Learn from our Experts

Read more about our professors and their career.

Prof. Dr. Lauritz Lipp

Prof. Dr. Lauritz Lipp is the professor for Communication Design at University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Hamburg campus. Contact us to know more!

Prof. Thomas Noller

Thomas Noller is a professor of UX/UI Design at the UE Innovation Hub. Apply now to Know More!

Prof. Daniel Henry Bastian

Daniel Henry Bastian is our professor for UX UI Design at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences. Visit us to know more!