Master of Science in Human-Technology Interaction
Design and evaluate technology through a human-centered lens at Eindhoven University of Technology.
Best for:Best for students with a background in psychology, human factors, or related fields who are passionate about designing technology that aligns with human needs and behaviors.
Overview
This Master’s programme at Eindhoven University of Technology focuses on the intersection of human psychology and technological innovation. Students develop expertise in applying psychological principles to improve or create new technologies, blending advanced psychological knowledge with flexible technical skills. The curriculum combines coursework with hands-on projects, including team-based user-centered design challenges and individual research projects. In the second year, students can pursue an international track or an internship before completing a thesis under faculty supervision. Graduates gain the ability to assess and enhance technological developments by considering human constraints, preferences, and capabilities.
What you'll do
- Develop and apply psychological principles to improve or design new technologies through coursework and hands-on projects.
- Collaborate in team-based user-centered design projects to solve real-world technological challenges.
- Conduct individual research projects in the first year, focusing on the intersection of human behavior and technology.
- Participate in an international track or an internship during the second year to gain practical experience.
- Complete a Master’s thesis under the supervision of faculty, addressing a research question in human-technology interaction.
- Assess the viability of technological developments by evaluating human constraints, preferences, and capabilities.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Engineering, or a related field.
Degree offered: Master of Science in Human-Technology Interaction
Language: English; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C1), IELTS overall band score of 6.5, or TOEFL internet-based score of 90.
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in applying psychological principles to technological design.
- Experience or interest in user-centered design methodologies.
- Basic understanding of technological systems or willingness to learn.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- No specific nationality restrictions.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior experience caps.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-01
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a CV, a motivation letter, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and a portfolio or research proposal if applicable. Additional documents may be requested based on the programme requirements.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge Certificate)
- Portfolio or research proposal (if applicable)
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