Master in Social Design

Tuition fees for Master in Social Design are 18,559 EUR per year, while the deadline to apply for the Aug 2027 intake is Feb 28, 2027.

The Master in Social Design is a 2-year program at Design Academy Eindhoven, taught in English. It's for students who want to use design to address social and ecological challenges. This Master's degree emphasizes the role of designers in creating positive change and promoting social justice.

The curriculum explores the intersection of ethics, politics, and ecology in design. Students learn to mobilize design as a tool for social change, developing skills in design thinking, social innovation, and collaboration. They work on projects that aim to create more just and equitable societies.

Graduates can pursue careers as Social Designers, Sustainability Consultants, Community Engagement Specialists, or Design Activists. They can work in industries such as social entrepreneurship, environmental advocacy, or community development. Employers may include non-profit organizations, government agencies, or private companies focused on social responsibility and sustainability.

Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands is an internationally renowned center for experimental design education that encourages students to push conceptual and material boundaries. With a compact student body and an emphasis on studio practice, the academy promotes exploratory research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged design that addresses sustainable and cultural challenges. Learning is driven by projects, critique, and close faculty mentorship from practicing designers and researchers.

The academy’s curriculum foregrounds independent thinking, craft, and conceptual development across product design, social design, and contextual studies, supported by workshops, fabrication labs, and exhibition opportunities. Students benefit from international networks, collaborations with industry partners, and public showcases that enhance visibility and professional connections. The city of Eindhoven, a creative and technological hub, provides additional resources and partnerships that amplify student projects and placements.

For international students seeking a progressive, concept-led education in design, Design Academy Eindhoven offers an environment that values experimentation, critical inquiry, and practical making. Graduates leave with strong portfolios, experience presenting work to international audiences, and the confidence to pursue careers in design studios, research labs, cultural institutions, or entrepreneurial ventures that influence practice globally.