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Master of User Experience Design

Pune, India
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

M.Des. User Experience Design is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU. The programme page lists tracks or specialisations such as Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Design for Emerging Technologies.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Evaluate advanced concepts in User Experience Design
Integrate creative practice
Critical interpretation
Production skills and constructive feedback
And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

UX/UI Designer
User Researcher
Information Architect
User Experience Strategist
Accessibility Expert
Design Researcher
UX Writer
Usability Tester
Front-end Developer
Service Designer
Usability Analyst
Accessibility Specialist
UX/UI Design Manager
Innovation Consultant
Freelance/Independent Designer

Curriculum

Semester-wise course tables are on the programme page. Courses listed include: Advanced Design Fundamentals
Design Methodologies
Fundamentals of Interaction Design
Visual Design for UX
Digital UX Tools
UX Design Project - I
Research Methodology for Design
Systems Thinking
Psychology in UX Research
Advanced Digital UX Tools.

Entry requirements

Academic

4-year bachelor degree in architecture
Design
Engineering or science. Selection on MIT-WPU CET
PI and portfolio review (valid CEED score also considered). Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 50% aggregate in a 4-year bachelor degree in Architecture
Design
Engineering or Science.

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor degree in architecture, Design, Engineering or science.

Language tests

IELTS Requires manual verification

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Student Passport Copy
Parent Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Graduation Certificates
Photograph
Employer Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
Sponsorship Letter (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
NRI Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants).

How to apply

Check eligibility
International category and deadline. Apply through the university admissions portal and pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
000). Upload student and parent passports
Mark sheets
Certificates
Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Attend the Personal Interaction and any entrance test or portfolio review set in Annexure 1 of the Admission Policy. Receive the provisional offer
Pay the first fee instalment
Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
Endorsed to MIT-WPU
With proof of funds. On arrival
Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$2,800 USD
Application fee	$300 USD
Deposit	₹10,000 INR

Program details

Campus	Kothrud, Pune
Faculty or school	School of Arts, Design and Media
Department	User Experience Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	88
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, First come first served, Not for NRI), Up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.