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Build a portfolio through practical projects while studying from anywhere in the world. Develop your research skills by working directly with people to understand their needs and evaluate design ideas. Strengthen your critical thinking and use research to guide your design decisions. Learn from fellow practitioners across countries and disciplines, exchange experience and build your professional network.

Choose between full-time and part-time study to find a pace that fits your professional and personal commitments, with regular mentoring from lecturers at both universities. On graduation, you will receive a diploma from each university.

This programme is right for you if you are:

• A designer looking to strengthen your research and UX skills.
• A developer interested in understanding people’s needs and using research in the design process.
• A professional working with digital products or services who wants to develop a more critical, research-driven approach to their work.

Course Outline

The internationally accredited MSc Interaction Design programme comprises 120 ECTS and is offered jointly in English by the Cyprus University of Technology’s Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts and Tallinn University’s School of Digital Technologies. Studies are fully online, with full-time and part-time options.

The curriculum combines interdisciplinary courses and research in design and technology with individual and collaborative projects. Students conduct research with people, critically assess their findings, and use them to guide design decisions. 

Learning follows a problem-based approach, with practical projects developed over the semester in two-week cycles. You receive an assignment at the start of each cycle and submit your work at the end, with live and asynchronous sessions in between.

In the Master Thesis Seminar, students develop a thesis proposal step by step. They explore thesis requirements and have an individual online meeting with lecturers to discuss their interests, find a suitable research direction, and identify possible supervisors. By the end of the course, they have chosen a topic, defined a research problem, selected a supervisor, and submitted their proposal.

At the end of each semester, you present your project work and take part in an oral examination. Traditional written exams are uncommon. Students use Google’s online learning tools, alongside access to both universities’ online systems.

Learning Environment

The programme is delivered through Google Classroom and the online systems of Tallinn University and Cyprus University of Technology. You will study through a combination of live online sessions and activities you can complete independently, with mentoring to support your project work.

A suitable laptop and a reliable internet connection are sufficient to take part in the programme.

Internship opportunities

The programme includes a compulsory 6 ECTS practice course where students use their knowledge and design methods in workplace projects. They develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, document their activities and reflect on their learning through diaries and reports.

Finishing your studies

To graduate, you will complete all required courses and write and defend a master’s thesis in English, worth 30 ECTS. As a graduate of this joint programme, you will receive diplomas from both Tallinn University and Cyprus University of Technology.

Career Opportunities

Interaction Design graduates build careers in design, user experience and digital product development. The programme prepares you for roles such as:

• UX Designer
• Interaction Designer
• Product Designer
• UX or User Researcher
• Service Designer
• Digital Product or UI Specialist
• Information Architect

Graduates work in design agencies, software and technology companies, start-ups and international organisations. The programme can also support a career change into UX and related fields, with project-based coursework helping you build a portfolio. Your career opportunities will depend on your previous experience and market conditions.

You can also continue doctoral studies in interaction design, human-computer interaction or a related field.

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Meet our alumni

Read our graduates’ stories and watch their videos to learn about their experience in the Interaction Design programme and how they have used their skills after graduation.

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Admissions

Application procedure

Application dates:     

• The application period for the 2027 spring semester is September 1 –  October 25, 2026.
• The application period for the 2027 autumn semester is November 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027

View  detailed admission requirements and timelines for applicants.

Step-by-Step Guide for International Applicants

Applicants should submit:

• Copy of the identification page of the passport. If the applicant's name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents, the candidate needs to provide a copy of a Sworn Affidavit with confirmation of Name.
• Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification (an official translation is requested if the document is not in English).
• Prospective students will need to satisfy the English Language requirements without a date of expiry for the certificate they provide. The candidates will be assessed in an interview by an academic staff member of the Cyprus University of Technology Language Center that will evaluate their ability to study at a master’s level in English. Proof of English Proficiency.

Entrance exams

• CV of maximum of two A4 pages. The CV should provide an overview of your previous experience and skills on an academic and professional level. The CV can include up to 5 individual works with a brief description in Annexes. The individual pieces of work should represent and identify the best skills the candidate has. A piece’s description should include a short summary and relevant background information. In cases when a piece of work has been created by a team, the candidate should clearly explain their contribution.
• Letter of motivation (up to 1 page) clearly explaining your motivation for applying to the programme. This should focus on why you wish to pursue this graduate program, research interests as well as what you hope to achieve through studying in the programme. You may indicate specific areas of academic and research interest and experience from your past that are relevant. You may refer to your CV to save space. 
• The admission interview is conducted in English via video call. The exact date and time will be arranged individually with each applicant. During the interview, applicants are expected to introduce themselves and provide a brief overview of their previous studies and professional experience related to interaction design, present their portfolio, explain their motivation for applying to the Interaction Design programme, and introduce a potential Master's thesis topic.

Assesment

The admission exam consists of an assessment of the motivation letter and CV (50% of the final score) and the interview (50% of the final score). The minimum programme enrolment threshold is 70 points out of 100, at least 35 points for the documents and at least 35 points for the interview.

While the submitted documents assess the applicant’s previous academic and professional achievements, as well as their written motivation, the interview evaluates the applicant’s communication skills, motivation, expectations, and ability to reflect on their experience, interests, and future goals.

The interview consists of three main parts:

• Personal Introduction and Motivation. The applicant introduces their academic and/or professional background, explains their motivation for applying to the programme, and discusses their academic and research interests.
• Skills, Expectations, and Career Plans. The applicant presents their current skills, the competencies they expect to develop during the programme, and explains how these relate to their future academic and professional goals.
• Discussion and Questions. The Admissions Committee asks follow-up questions to further explore the applicant’s experience, motivation, communication skills, and readiness for Master’s-level study. Applicants are also invited to ask questions about the programme and discuss how it aligns with their future academic and career aspirations.

Contacts

Kristi Oikimus
Study Counsellor and Specialist

For additional guidelines regarding the admission procedure, please contact the international admission specialist: