Universities in Europe
1,207 Design Programs in Europe
- programs
- 1,207 programs
- universities
- 271 universities
- taught in English
- 94% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 20,000 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Design in Europe and Bachelors in Design in Europe.
Europe has 1,207 design programs open to international students, at 271 universities. Almost all of them — 94% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 20,000 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 6,858 USD and 24,496 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programs
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Design tuition fees in Europe, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within design
Top universities for Design in Europe
Ranked by how many design programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (90)
- Aalto University (51)
- Sheffield Hallam University (45)
- Bedford College (30)
- University of Plymouth (24)
- Northumbria University (22)
- Edinburgh Napier University (21)
- London Metropolitan University (17)
- Buckinghamshire New University (17)
- University of Lisbon (17)
January intake in Europe
25 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Design — Georgian Technical University (GTU) · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Design — Georgian Technical University (GTU) · starts Jan 2027
- 2D Art for Game Developers — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Production Design — National Film and Television School · starts Jan 2028
- Master in New Media — Aalto University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Game Design and Development — Aalto University · starts Jan 2027
Study Design in Europe: common questions
- How many design programs are there in Europe?
- 1,207 design programs at 271 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in design in Europe is 20,000 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 6,858 USD and 24,496 USD a year.
- Can I study design in Europe in English?
- Yes — 94% of the design programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (1,139 of 1,207).
- Are any of these design programs available online?
- 76 of the 1,207 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in Europe?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 19,862 USD, against 20,000 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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