Industrial Design Engineering
Since product design and development are considered transdisciplinary, they require profound knowledge of design methods, manufacturing tools, production processes, ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability. Skills in these areas help to respond to market demands rapidly and produce justifiable and usable products on a competitive market.
The Master's Programme in Industrial Design Engineering provides students with knowledge of innovative design, manufacturing methods, human factors, creative problem solving, advanced materials, industrial and business challenges, and environmental considerations. This knowledge is needed at different stages of product development to meet the needs of industries, support product users, and respond to environmental issues.
This Master's programme is a unique study opportunity in Finland, combining knowledge of and working methods in production engineering, industrial design and material development. It emphasises a combination of design skills and engineering qualifications through project courses in which students apply their knowledge to practice. Projects are carried out in close cooperation with Finnish and European industries. As a result, this programme is a popular major subject that has seen a rapid growth in applicant numbers nationally and internationally.
You must complete one of the following studies:
- Bachelor of Science in Technology
Completed in a University - All countries
For example, fields such as Industrial Engineering and Management as well as Business Technology included. - Bachelor's Degree in Design or Industrial Design
Completed in a University - All countries - Bachelor of Engineering
Completed in a University of Applied Sciences - EU/EEA countries and Switzerland
For example, fields such as Industrial Engineering and Management as well as Business Technology included.
- Your previous studies, internships or other experience related to Industrial Design and/or other fields of creativity through the following documents:
- Portfolio (optional)
- Letter of Motivation (compulsory)
- CV (compulsory)
- Your work related experience or other achievements related to the Master's programme through the following documents:
- related diplomas
- competitions
- academic publications
- other related certificates
- work certificates
No compulsory documents under this section - but if you have experience, you must also be able to prove it through the relevant documentation.
- Interview. Applicants that meet requirments will be invited to an interview.
The following elements will be evaluated in the interview:
- Motivation
- Commitment to the studies
- Possibilities for successfully completing the studies
- Language and communication skills in English
As a graduate of the programme, you will have diverse possibilities for a career in companies' design departments as an industrial designer, brand manager, product designer, production manager, design engineer, interaction designer or packaging designer, in research or even in a design firm of your own.
