Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	€3,500 per semester
Application fee	€150 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor degree The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Original documents are to be shown in person as part of the registration in Budapest.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Intermediate command of English is required. Please note that all applicants need to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you’ll need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make their admission decision based on this. If you don’t reach the necessary language level, you won’t be granted admission even if you have a previously obtained language certificate. Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with an English Language Preparatory Program.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your application materials to Google Drive (or other file storage and synchronization service) and send the link to international@metropolitan.hu: 1) motivation letter (300 words) 2) abstract of the BA/BSc thesis in English (300 words) 3) previous essays or articles or summary of any former project management experience 4) any works related to the art and design 5) Please include a Statement that verifies that all the materials included in the portfolio were created by you alone. Every written material should be sent in PDF format. Portfolio is required.

More information	metubudapest.hu/programs/design-ma

Overview

DESIGN MA

During your studies you are free to design furniture pieces, hand tools, vehicles, labor-saving devices or complex customer service systems. With the aid of your creativity you can imagine and work out objects and environments of the future, such as robots and digital technology-based tools and devices. You will get familiar with current trends in industrial and product design. In addition, you can improve your skills in handmade and computer-based 3D modelling, 3D printing and persuasive presentation techniques.

What can you study with us?

- up-to-date design methods and procedures

- industrial design related practical and theoretical knowledge

- 2D and 3D computer graphics skills

- high-level presentation and debate skills

- design strategy, design management and legal knowledge

- problem recognition and solving, critical approach to design challenges

- current trends of design

Or success stories:

Manó Karlinger First Prize at CG Architect 3D Award International Competition, 2018
Emese Pancsa, Pro Arte Gold Medal, 2019
Klára Hegedűs, First Prize at National Artistic Students’ Associations Conference 2019
Emese Pancsa, First Prize at National Artistic Students’ Associations Conference 2017 and 2019
Diana Alchhabi, Second Prize at National Artistic Students’ Associations Conference 2017

Programme structure

First Year

You will improve your knowledge related to industrial and concept design methodology

You will develop 2D and 3D software skills

You will get familiar with research based, problem-solving design process

Second year

You will design object systems, using environmentally responsible thinking

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with companies in order to get familiar with the real market environment

You will get familiar with 3D printing technologies

Main topics:

Product design, reuse, recycling, redesign, eco design, life circle design, C2C design, inclusive design for all, co-design, design activism, 2d and 3d computer graphics, presentation techniques

Career opportunities

You will be able to work as a standalone designer or as a leader of a design enterprise
You will be able to work as an industrial designer at development department of a company
You will be able to be a member of a creative agency
You will be able to organize and lead different design activities

Our alumni:

Emese Pancsa, freelancer designer, DLA student
Manó Karlinger, 3D computer artist
Luca Benkő industrial designer, EDAG GmbH
Andrea Lőrincz industrial designer, EDAG GmbH
Imola Anderlik industrial designer, EDAG GmbH