About

Whether you’re fascinated by human-computer interaction or eager to shape the digital experiences of tomorrow, our master’s program Media and Human-Centered Computing offers a compelling mix of theoretical depth and hands-on experience. Its strong interdisciplinary foundation draws from insights and scientific methods in computer science, media theory, psychology, and design. You’ll dive into fields like virtual and augmented reality, human-centered AI, and inclusive design, all while learning how to create technologies that respond to human needs and societal challenges. This master’s program is ideal for those who are passionate about designing thoughtful, user-focused technologies, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.

What to expect?

We build from the basics: You’ll learn all important fundamentals of Human and Media-Centered Computing for you to design, build, and critically evaluate digital technologies that keep people at the center. From intelligent assistants to assistive and accessible technologies, you’ll take a holistic approach to human-computer interaction—exploring a wide range of interaction paradigms. Through project-based learning, practical workshops, and close mentorship, you’ll gain skills in UX design, digital ethics, and multimodal interaction. You’ll also be part of a dynamic, international research community—collaborating closely with faculty, researchers, and fellow students.

Why all this?

The world needs technologies created with users—not just for them. After all, people know best what they truly need.This program gives you the skills to design interactive systems, conduct usability research, and develop thoughtful digital solutions. Whether your future career is as a UX/UI designer, human-centered AI engineer, or AR/VR developer, you’ll be ready to address complex challenges by designing meaningful, user-focused technologies. With a master’s degree in Media and Human-Centered Computing, you have a bright career ahead of you—not only in terms of salaries but also in shaping a more inclusive and ethical digital future.

Curriculum

The first semester is dedicated to getting around the foundations of Media and Human-Centered Computing with modules in Artifact-Based Design, Responsible Digital Ethics, and User Research Methods.

Over the course of the second and third semesters, you’ll focus on Design and Implementation in Media and Human-Centered Computing. You’ll also be able to specialize in your areas of interest by by selecting from a wide range of elective modules that build directly upon the foundational modules. These electives include Assistive Technologies, Computer Vision, Critical Theory and Design, Design Thinking, Gameful Design, Embodied Systems: A Human-Drone Interaction Perspective, Human-Centered AI, Human-Agent Interaction, Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality, Visualization, and Wellbeing Technologies.

The focus in the fourth semester lies on developing and writing up your master’s thesis.

Throughout your studies, a well-balanced set of open electives and extension courses deepen your knowledge beyond your core competencies in Media and Human-Centered Computing and allow you to explore interdisciplinary areas, design and interaction concepts in broader contexts, and develop valuable secondary skills.

Environment

You are deeply immersed in a rich environment full of exciting ideas and interesting challenges that foster your talents and provide new experiences:

• Participate in our student mobility programs! International exchange is in our DNA. Meet students, researchers, and lecturers from all over the world, participate in Erasmus, and join our double degree programs during your Masters.
• Come for the Master; stay for the Doctorate! A master’s degree is the ideal preparation for a doctorate at the TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School. And we are always looking for excellent candidates for open positions in the scientific field.
• Get to know the people and research! We are proud of the distinguished scholars and researchers who make up our diverse faculty. Find out who they are, what projects our research units are working on, and stay in touch through our newsroom and social media channels.
• Enjoy Vienna! Our campus is located directly in the heart of Vienna. Besides Vienna ranking as the city with the highest quality of life and TU Wien Informatics in the Global Top 15% in Computer Science, there are numerous more reasons why you should study with us.

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