Design
| Insitution: | Széchenyi István University |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Design and Performance Arts |
| Course / programme name: | Design |
| Branch of Science: | Arts |
| Level of studies: | Master |
| Qualification: | Designer |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Duration of the course / programme: | 4 semesters semesters |
| Location/city of the course: | Győr |
| Study in Hungary link: | http://studyinhungary.hu/institution/szechenyi-istvan-university-96.html |
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| State Scholarships | Available |
Program focus:
This is a professional Industrial Design master’s program (ISCED-F 0212). The core curriculum develops advanced product/industrial design competencies and integrates interdisciplinary collaboration with graphic design (branding, UX/UI), interior and furniture design, ceramics and textile design, as well as digital design.
Overview
The aim of the four-semester master’s program is to advance students with visual and/or technical backgrounds into confident, industry-ready product designers. The curriculum blends design research, iterative prototyping, and systems thinking to address contemporary social, technological, and environmental challenges.
Students gain hands-on experience with complex design processes, collaborative workflows, human-centred and inclusive design, and environmentally responsible decision-making. Alongside rigorous studio practice, the program embeds ethical, humanities, and social-science perspectives, enabling graduates to approach design problems critically and sensitively.
Graduates emerge as designers who shape products, services, and experiences across sectors—equipped for R&D roles in industry and for independent practice. Those aiming for academia or advanced practice are also prepared to pursue doctoral studies and design research.
Interdisciplinary fields
Branding & Graphic Design, UX/UI design
Interior & Furniture Design
Ceramics & Textile Design
Inclusive/Universal Design
Digital Design
Learning outcomes
By graduation, students can:
Lead end-to-end industrial design projects from research to validated prototypes.
Integrate usability, manufacturability, sustainability, and business considerations.
Apply inclusive design principles and UX methods to physical/digital products.
Communicate concepts visually and verbally to stakeholders across disciplines.
Operate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and global contexts.
Initiate research-driven innovation and contribute to scholarly/design discourse.
Curriculum highlights
Studio projects with industry or institutional partners
Design methods: research, scenario building, service blueprints, CMF strategy
Prototyping: physical/digital, material exploration, CAD/CAM workflows
Sustainability & ethics; design economy and entrepreneurship
Communication: brand systems, information design, exhibition and portfolio design
Contact
dr. Krisztián Palócz, PhD
Program Manager
Associate Professor
palocz.krisztian@sze.hu
The following undergraduate diplomas can be taken into account by crediting the total credit value: design, textile design, object design, glass design, ceramic design, metalwork, architecture, animation, photography, media design, graphic design, design and art theory, design culture, crafts, environmental culture, landscape and horticultural engineer, architectural engineer, wood industry engineer, mechanical engineer, industrial product and design engineer and vehicle engineer.
Language requirements:
One of the following indications of English-language proficiency: (a) TOEFL IBT test score of 66, or PBT score 513, (b) Cambridge First Certificate ",B",, (c) IELTS score of 5.5 (d) any official certificate equal to the above mentioned
| Entrance examination: | Yes |
| Entrance type: | Written |
| Minimum level of language proficiency (oral): | C1 |
| Minimum level of language proficiency (written): | C1 |
| Place of examination: | Online |
Admission to the program is organized as part of the annual admission process. The offered programs are announced by the program management. University laws and regulations outline admission requirements. University students who write a final exam after the application deadline must enclose a copy of their transcript with the application form. Admission to these students is conditional. The admission process consists of two processes: language exam (written), internship exam (portfolio and interview). The program secretary will notify candidates of the exact date and time of the entrance examination. It consists of two separate parts: one for checking language competence and the other for checking the applicant\\\'s professional background. Recruitment interviews are free conversations, a forum where applicants can defend and clarify their views and convince committee members of the validity of their application. In its evaluation, the committee will take into account the following categories: previous qualifications / experience, language competence, BA qualifications and grade, portfolio, recommendations, motivation (explaining why the candidate wants to enroll in this program.) Candidates are ranked by the Admissions Committee and the program manager makes the final acceptance / rejection decisions.
| Contact person name: | Dr. Krisztián Palócz |
| Contact person job position: | associate professor |
| Contact e-mail: | palocz.krisztian@sze.hu |
| Contact website: | https://admissions.sze.hu/-study |
| Contact person name: | Dr. Krisztián Palócz |
| Contact person job position: | associate professor |
| Contact e-mail: | palocz.krisztian@sze.hu |
| Contact website: | https://admissions.sze.hu/-study |
| Availability of preparatory year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme: | No |
| Availability of specialisation year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme: | No |
| Min. students | 3 |
| Max. students | 8 |
