Program Overview
University Program Information
The university offers a range of programs, including:
- Licenciatura's Degree
- Integrated Masters Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Diploma Programmes
Program Details
The Master's programme in Interaction Design explores the boundaries between design methodologies, user-centred design, and new technological developments. It combines design process, usability, and user experience with graphic communication, digital games, cognitive psychology, virtual reality, sensorization, and neuroscience.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Interaction Design program can pursue careers as:
- Interaction designer
- User experience (UX) designer
- User interface (UI) designer
- Art director
- Web designer
- Mobile designer
- Information Designer
Access and Admission
The program has different fees for national and international students:
- National students: 2,000.00€ (1st year), 1,500.00€ (remaining years)
- International students: 3,500.00€ (1st year), 2,500.00€ (remaining years)
Degree and Duration
The program leads to a Master of Science (MSc) degree and has a duration of 4 semesters, with 120 ECTS.
Language and Partnerships
The program is taught in Portuguese and is offered in partnership with the Lisbon School of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, and Faculty of Human Kinetics.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by A3ES, with a decision date of 28/08/2025 and an accreditation deadline of 3 years.
Research and Innovation
The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, with various research units, associate laboratories, and collaborative laboratories. It also participates in interdisciplinary research networks, such as:
- Health (redeSAÚDE)
- Agro-Food and Forestry (redeAGRO)
- Smart Urban Mobility (redeMOV)
- Sea (redeMAR)
- Sustainable (redeSUSTENTA)
International Cooperation
The university has international cooperation agreements with various institutions and participates in programs such as Erasmus+, International Credit Mobility, and Fulbright. It also has a strong presence in international rankings and has a school in Shanghai, China.
Student Life
The university offers various services and facilities to support student life, including:
- Academic calendar
- Academic services
- Student ombudsman
- Libraries and bibliographical search
- Special educational needs
- Student documentation
University Organization
The university has a complex organization structure, with various governance bodies, schools, research units, and administrative departments. It also has a strong focus on social responsibility, with initiatives such as student support services, special educational needs, equality, and inclusion.
