17 Design Degree Programs in Austria

Our full-time, English-language master’s program equips you for the future of product development. Acquire the skills to create connected products and design cutting-edge business models. Take an active role in shaping the future of smart technologies! Discover the Future of Product Development! Our Master in Smart Products & AI-driven Development teaches companies how to use AI to develop intelligent products. We combine technology, management, and soft skills in an interdisciplinary and practical way. Apply your knowledge through exciting projects and become a leader in AI-driven product innovation.

In our Master's degree in MultimediaTechnology, you get the chance to sharpen your skills in the field of media informatics and become a highly specialised expert in innovative technologies. Whether in augmented reality, mobile apps, or ground-breaking internet technologies, our Master's degree will transform you into experts ready for the creativity and software industries of tomorrow.

The Master's degree in "Design & Product Management" imparts in-depth skills in strategy, design, implementation, management and testing of product and service projects. "Design & Product Management" stands for the networking of marketing and design, wants to make "Design Thinker" fit for management positions and company foundations.

Ready for the digital future? The Bachelor's degree program in Design of Digital Products (DDP) teaches multidisciplinary skills through an innovative combination of design, computer science and business skills. Students design digital solutions and use IT knowledge to tackle ecological, economic and social challenges.

The GRACE Joint Master’s Programme is a full-time international Master of Science in Extended Reality (XR) and Gamification. Study across three European universities — in Austria, the Netherlands, and Latvia — and work on real-world projects with industry mentors. Students benefit from Erasmus+ travel and mobility support.

The Bachelor's degree in Hardware-Software Design offers training for aspiring innovators in the field of digital technologies. Students learn to develop intelligent systems that can control cars, navigate airplanes and direct robots. They become architects of the future who design the next generation of technology products.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the media world – from creative content production to innovative game development. Starting in the winter semester 2025/26, the Bachelor’s degree program Media Technology and Design will place an even stronger emphasis on Generative AI, preparing students to apply AI in both creative and technical contexts.

Embedded systems provide the intelligence and performance in almost all modern devices. Their development requires a wide range of IT skills - namely expertise in hardware and software, including sensors and networking with the environment. The master's degree in "Embedded Systems Design" teaches precisely this know-how.

Designing products that are user-friendly and appropriate for the target group, presenting complex issues in an understandable way - that's what we're all about. In our course, we teach the necessary skills in the design of sustainable technical products. These can be complex machinery, software products or even household appliances.

In a competitive global market, innovation is essential for success. Achieving it sustainably requires more than just ideas – it demands the holistic integration of marketing, design, and technology, combined with strategic thinking.

Animated films, digital effects and computer games are increasingly permeating our lives. They accompany us not only in our free time, but also at school and in the world of work. How these media will be designed in the future in terms of design, narration and interaction is of crucial importance. In addition to career paths in the games and film industry, a wide range of other fields of activity are opening up, including in connection with the creation of educational games and virtual worlds.

As digital technologies and media continue to permeate more aspects of our everyday lives, the need for intuitive and natural interfaces with integrated, intelligent functionality is becoming even greater.

Mobile applications have become indispensable and have a significant impact on our everyday lives, whether in communication or entertainment. But their influence also extends to highly professional services such as finance, mobility and health. The Mobile Computing course prepares students not only to be part of this development, but to actively shape it by mastering the latest technologies and interaction options.

New products do not come to life by coincidence or spontaneous flashes of inspiration. They require innovation, product & engineering managers who find ideas tailored to customer requirements, evaluate and select them correctly, and support their successful implementation.

Embark on an evolutionary educational journey that merges art with groundbreaking technology. Our Master's program in Realtime Art and Visual Effects integrates the principles behind leading real-time graphics platforms and intricate procedural generation tools. It's about mastering the interplay of creativity and technology and spearheading the next era of immersive digital narratives.