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Master of User Experience Design
Symbiosis International University
- 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: yes
- Post-study work rights: 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
- Four-year bachelor degree or four-year postsecondary diploma in Design
- Fine Arts
- Applied Arts or Architecture
- with at least 50% marks
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree or qualifying four-year diploma
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0
- IELA Band 4
Documents you’ll need
- Graduation transcripts
- Valid passport
- Statement of Purpose
- Two recommendation letters
- IELTS score or proof of registration where applicable
- Application fee payment evidence
- Certified translations where applicable
How to apply
- Apply for a postgraduate degree through Symbiosis Centre for International Education. Provide graduation transcripts. Valid passport. Statement of Purpose. Two recommendation letters. English proficiency documentation where applicable. And application fee evidence. Follow any degree-specific evaluation. Final offer. Visa. And campus reporting instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,160 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Symbiosis Institute of Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Golden Jubilee foreign-national academic-fee scheme: 1950 USD per academic year (Other PG), subject to eligibility and approval. Excludes Indian, NRI, OCI, PIO, short-term, doctoral and part-time students. Additional one-time administrative fee 275 USD, application fee 65 USD, and optional hostel 650 USD/year plus refundable 250 USD hostel deposit and meal plan 560 USD/year are separate. Confirmation required for final offer and academic year. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $7,160 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $3,050 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, IELA Band 4.

