Course overview
MA Data-driven Design is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands. It takes 1 year full-time, with intakes in September (non-EU deadline 31 May).
hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Course | MA Data-driven Design |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Arts, Design & Media |
| Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Tuition per year | €10,747 (≈ ₹11.4 lakh) |
| Intakes | September (non-EU deadline 31 May) |
| English requirement | IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65 |
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Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is €10,747 a year, about ₹11.4 lakh.
2026/27 institutional fee for funded master's (no separate fee is listed for this programme); confirm with HU's fee calculator
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Student room in UtrechtHU figure; rooms are usually 7–20 m² | €450–1,100per month | ≈ ₹47,700 – ₹1.2 lakh |
| Living expensesHU estimate for housing, food, transport and insurance | €1,200–1,500per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh |
| Books and study materials, including a laptopHU estimate | €800per year | ≈ ₹84,800 |
Living costs for the Netherlands as a whole: €12,000–16,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- MSc Next Level Engineering: a bachelor's in a technical field, plus an analytical test, a motivation assignment and an intake interview.
- MSc Sustainable Business Transition: a bachelor's in economics or business, or another accredited bachelor's with at least 60 credits in economic subjects.
- MA Data-driven Design: suits graduates of design, creative business, ICT or journalism; no coding experience needed.
- Non-EU deadline for all three: 31 May.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65.
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's: 6.0. Master's: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. IELTS Online is not accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | Bachelor's: 4.5. Master's: 5 with no section below 4.5. Home Edition not accepted; use HU code 9942. |
| PTE Academic | Bachelor's: 61. Master's: 65 with no section below 61 (PTE Online not accepted). |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge 169 (180 for master's); LanguageCert Academic 65 (70 for master's). |
| Exemption | For bachelor's: school diplomas from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, the IB, or a Nuffic-listed diploma with English as a final-year exam subject. Ask HU whether your CBSE/ISC certificate qualifies. Duolingo is not listed. |
Intakes
This course starts in: September (non-EU deadline 31 May).
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the NetherlandsHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the Netherlands, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and grades list (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
- Translations into English or Dutch where needed
- English test result from a test centre
- Each uploaded as a separate PDF in Osiris Application (not by email)
Scholarships
NL Scholarship
Bachelor's, non-EEA students
Value: €5,000, once, in the first year
Non-EEA students starting their first year of higher education in the Netherlands. HU sets its own deadline.
Official pageHU Talent Scholarship
Bachelor's, second year or later, non-EEA students
Value: €3,000 for one academic year
Non-EU/EEA students paying the institutional fee, with no other scholarship, who earned at least 50 of 60 credits in the previous year. Apply by 1 September.
Official page
About hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) is a large public university of applied sciences in Utrecht, in the centre of the Netherlands. Its main campus is at Utrecht Science Park, and its teaching is practical, with a compulsory internship in every bachelor's.
Most HU programmes are taught in Dutch. For international students it offers a small group of English-taught degrees: the International Business and Creative Business bachelor's, teacher education in English, French, German and Spanish, and three one-year master's: Data-driven Design (MA), Next Level Engineering (MSc) and Sustainable Business Transition (MSc).
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FAQs
What is the fee for MA Data-driven Design at hu-university-of-applied-sciences-utrecht?
The tuition for international students is €10,747 a year (about ₹11.4 lakh). 2026/27 institutional fee for funded master's (no separate fee is listed for this programme); confirm with HU's fee calculator. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is MA Data-driven Design?
The course takes 1 year full-time.
What English score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September (non-EU deadline 31 May). Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.