Home » Programmes » M.Sc. Human Computer Interaction

M.Sc. Human Computer Interaction

The Human Computer Interaction programme from University of Trento aims at investigating people and their actions as a starting point for the purposes of technology design. It provides an effective approach to address the many challenges (public engagement, participation, privacy, emotion) currently faced by computer sciences.

The ultimate goal of the Human Computer Interaction programme from University of Trento is to train a new generation of researchers and professionals, who can understand the complexity of human cognition, behaviour and emotion at a micro-meso- and macro-level and are able to embed this knowledge in new computing artefacts and technologies matching the most diverse human values, interests and needs.

Quick facts

 
Degree awarded Master of Science – “Laurea Magistrale” – in Human Computer Interaction
Workload The total workload for each student is 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
Duration 2 years full-time
Intake September each year
Fees and funding
(approximate range)
EU: 340€ – 3,400€ (fee range based on personal income and merit)
Non-EU: 1,000€ – 6,500€ (fee range based on merit only, i.e. score in the application evaluation)
Location TrentoItaly

Get Started Today!

Fill out this form to request more info on tuition, course details & more.

Request free information

Your privacy matters and your data will be held in accordance with UniTrento's privacy policy as well as Studyportals’ privacy statement and terms of use. You consent to receiving marketing material from UniTrento and Studyportals about furthering your education. You understand that these calls/emails/texts may be generated using an automated technology. You also consent that Studyportals can verify your course search and enrollment progress via publicly available information or via education institutions you’ve shown an interest in, with which we can share your personal details (for verification purposes only).
You can contact UniTrento and Studyportals at any time to exercise your personal data rights.

Career opportunities

Graduates in Human-Computer Interaction will acquire a solid background in the field of communication technologies for the creation and development of user-oriented and environmentally sustainable products and interfaces, thus meeting a demand which has been constantly increasing on the market of new technologies.

They can be employed in both the private and the public sector, e.g. in the fields of

  • marketing
  • research
  • health
  • services
  • industries dealing with the creation and development of products requiring a human interface

Graduates can also become self-employed and work as consultants for private and public institutions concerned with the analysis and development of Human-Computer Interaction, ergonomic systems and computational models of the cognitive processes.

Admission

Application deadlines
(check on line for updates)

  • March for non-EU students living abroad
  • May for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • English language B2 CEFR level (accepted certificates are listed in the call for application)
  • Specific preparation in Information Sciences and/or Psychology
  • CV and motivation letter
  • Statement of purpose

How to apply

Please get in touch to receive instructions about the application process.

What our students say

"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi pulvinar ex rutrum massa euismod, nec porta nisi euismod. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Phasellus in bibendum erat. Vivamus vel neque vitae felis auctor efficitur ut eget massa. Nam commodo est eget libero scelerisque, ut consectetur lacus venenatis. Suspendisse pretium dictum tellus sed interdum."

Name Lastname
Class of 2019

Get in touch

Ask a question, get more information or request a brochure. We’re here to help you.

Get free information