Study Design in Europe
1,243 programmes in design at 270 universities in Europe are open to international students; 95% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,475 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,542 USD and 25,252 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 484 | 12,000 USD | 20,475 USD | 24,392 USD |
| Master's | 452 | 6,542 USD | 20,475 USD | 25,252 USD |
| PhD | 43 | 19,874 USD | 25,388 USD | 34,053 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within design
Design 870 Art and Design 292 Game Design 81
Universities for design in Europe
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (90)
- Aalto University (51)
- Sheffield Hallam University (45)
- Bedford College (30)
- University of Lisbon (28)
- University of Plymouth (24)
- ArtEZ University of the Arts (23)
- Northumbria University (22)
- Edinburgh Napier University (21)
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (21)
Study Design in Europe: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Europe?
- 1,243 design programmes at 270 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in Europe is 20,475 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,542 USD and 25,252 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Europe in English?
- Yes — 95% of the design programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,175 of 1,243).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 76 of the 1,243 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in Europe?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 20,475 USD per year, against 20,475 USD for master's programmes.
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