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Master in Interface Cultures

University of Arts Linz · Linz

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissArts, Design & ArchitectureDegree: Master of Arts, MA

Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

Language of instructionGerman and English
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Study load120 ECTS
LocationLinz
Entrance examinationAn admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page)
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.

About this programme

Master in Interface Cultures is a master’s programme at University of Arts Linz in Linz, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Linz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Arts Linz is a public university in Upper Austria.

How it compares

Master in Interface Cultures is one of 7 English-taught Arts, Design & Architecture programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 7 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

What the register says

Das Masterstudium „Interface Cultures” ist ein künstlerisch-wissenschaftliches Studium mit dem Ziel Medien-KünstlerInnen und Medien-ForscherInnen im Bereich der kreativen und innovativen Interfacegestaltung auszubilden.

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Arts Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in Interface Cultures taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Arts Linz. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Linz as the campus town for this programme at University of Arts Linz.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Arts Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Arts Linz.

What does it cost?

EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Arts Linz.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Arts Linz is linked from this page so you can compare.

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