Master
Master Data-driven Design
★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for students interested in combining data analytics with creative design to build digital products and services. Trade-off: applied focus at a university of applied sciences means less theoretical depth than research universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€10,747
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗70
DUO ↓73% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗16:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
This master is a unique one-year programme at the intersection of data, design, and AI. It will prepare you as a versatile professional designer. In close collaboration with industry partners, you will work on state-of-the-art projects, using data and AI to create human-centered and future-oriented design solutions.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishField area: EconomicsSector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 35,000 students. Located in the heart of the country, it offers practice-based education across multiple fields with strong emphasis on healthcare, education, and technology.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree67%
Women among first-years59%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 26 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.7
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-31
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
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Scholarships
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Internships
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