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Masters Degrees in Design in the Netherlands

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Designing Spatial Transformations MSc

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Integrated Care Design Master Degree

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht Netherlands

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MSc Integrated Product Design MSc

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Netherlands

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Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering (joint degree) MSc

Wageningen University and Research Netherlands

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Urbanism MSc, Master Degree, Masters Degree, European Masters

Fontys Fine and Performing Arts Netherlands

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Applied Sustainability Management MSc

SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

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All Design Masters Degrees

Looking for your first degree in Design? See bachelors degrees in Design in the Netherlands

Study a Design Masters in the Netherlands in 2025

A masters degree in design is an opportunity develop your knowledge and skills. You will be able to blend classroom study with practical experience, and build on the foundation you created at undergraduate level. Your degree will cover more advanced topics, preparing you for a future in the design industry.

Admission requirements normally include a bachelors degree in a subject related to design, and proof of language proficiency. International students usually have to pay tuition fees, but can often access scholarships and grants. You can find out more about this on the course pages here on StudyLink or on the institution websites.

Design graduates can choose to move on to further education, such as a PhD, or pursue a career. Job roles could include UX designer, creative director, and branding and marketing manager, among others.

Study in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great choice for international students, as it has a very large international population that would be ready to make any new international students feel at home. The Netherlands was also one of the first non-native English speaking countries to offer courses taught in English to international students. The Dutch people have a long standing reputation of being tolerant and open minded, meaning you will feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as you arrive in the country.

See our detailed guide to studying in the Netherlands for international students.

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