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Master degree

Industrial Design, Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering

The programme focuses on how you make an integrated process of concept design, construction and product development with a high degree of user involvement.

Reasons you should choose this programme

You will gain experience with all parts of the design process, from product development to business model
You create real products that others can use - and you work with materials, technology, and design
You learn to think about product design in a strategic context and how ideas become business

Aalborg

2-year educationEnglish

Master degree

Industrial Design, Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering

The programme focuses on how you make an integrated process of concept design, construction and product development with a high degree of user involvement.

Reasons you should choose this programme

You will gain experience with all parts of the design process, from product development to business model
You create real products that others can use - and you work with materials, technology, and design
You learn to think about product design in a strategic context and how ideas become business

Aalborg

2-year educationEnglish

The Master's programme in Industrial Design at Aalborg University focuses on an integrated process of concept design, construction and product development. Aesthetical competencies and creativity in the design development process are combined with knowledge of construction, product development, ergonomics, materials, environment, design management and economy.

The Industrial Design projects are often done in collaboration with different companies, as design engineers should be able to understand the progress in a strategic perspective from the company’s angle.

During the Master's programme you will meet a wide range of teachers who will present you with new knowledge in key areas. The programme is internationally oriented, and attracts Danish as well as international students. Furthermore the educational programme offers the opportunity of an internship or/and an external study as well as study trips inside and outside Denmark during the semester.

From idea to market

With a Master's degree in Industrial Design you will gain an understanding of product design and business perspectives. You will be capable of combining solutions and products that are innovative as well as functional.

The combination of business understanding, analytical skills, aesthetic and technical knowledge and competences within concept development and leadership will enable you to develop products and services - from idea to production and marketing. You will become an expert in managing and structuring projects in all phases.

As a student at AAU, you encounter...

Academic content

The master’s programme in Industrial Design at Aalborg University, Denmark is divided into four semesters running from September to January respectively and from February to June (January and June partly reserved for exams). Thus, students will typically complete the programme in 2 years.

Each semester in Industrial Design is sub divided into three or four course modules and one project module. All courses are conducted in English. Below you will get a quick overview of the Industrial Design programme.

Semester descriptions

Traineeship

Studying Industrial Design at Aalborg University in Denmark you are able to undertake an internship or an external study on 3rd semester, MSc03.

Internship as industrial design student from AAU

An internship gives you the opportunity to collaborate with a company, institution, etc. regarding your project work. Furthermore an internship gives you the opportunity to use the theoretical skills you have acquired during MSc01 and MSc02 hands on.

For more information about internships please visit the?international office at Aalborg University, Denmark.

For information on future career opportunities as MSc in Industrail Design please check?career opportunities after studying Industrial Design at Aalborg University.

External study as industrial design student from AAU

You can also choose to do an external study at another university in Denmark or at a university outside Denmark. The courses followed at the foreign university have to be approved by the Board of Studies as an integrated part of your education at Architecture & Design (in the form of credit transfer).

For more information about external studies please visit the?international office at Aalborg University, Denmark.

Job and career

Industrial Design combines such skills as creativity, engineering and team work. This combination gives the student the opportunity to influence in which direction he/she wish to head.

Furthermore the education has a close connection and collaboration with companies, institutions etc., which among other things gives the student the opportunity to collaborate with and create close connections to these companies, institutions, etc. This is beneficial for the project work as well as for future carrier opportunities.

The combination of design, engineering, and business perspectives will enable the student to navigate in a large field of industries and professions on an international scale. The careers of former graduates show the broad span of future possibilities:

  • Design engineering
  • User experience design
  • Service design
  • Design entrepreneurs

As examples you can find several?testimonials from former industrial design students?at the local homepage for Msc Industrial Design at Aalborg University.

Read on in this study guide about?how to apply for Industrial Design at Aalborg University

Get help at AAU to start your career in Denmark

AAU Career helps you on your way from student life to job life in Denmark by giving you the tools to examine your options and find out what to do.

While studying at AAU, you can participate in career and job-related events, find help on our website, and book a personal career counselling session to talk about e.g.:

  • Finding your way in your career
  • Danish working culture
  • Application and CV the Danish way
  • What you can offer an employer
  • How to go about job search in Denmark – both student job, internship and full-time job

Read more about AAU Career here

Admission and requirements

Student counsellors, Architecture and Design

Amalie Jensen L?vig
Cecilie Amstrup Jeppesen
Emma Samantha Kristensen
Amalie Jensen L?vig
Cecilie Amstrup Jeppesen
Emma Samantha Kristensen

You can contact your student counsellors by:

E-mail: ad-studievejl@create.aau.dk

Phone: (+45) 9940 9930

Visit on campus, 2nd floor, room 4.322

Opening hours:

Mondays: 8-9 am: on e-mail.
Wednesdays: 12 am-1 pm: on campus, phone and e-mail.

We respond to written inquiries as soon as possible and within 5 days at the latest.

As a student at AAU you will meet …