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UX Designer Program

Want to become a successful UX Designer?

Download the program syllabus and find out how!

FORMAT

Full-time

LOCATION

Stockholm

DURATION

80 Weeks

TUITION FEE

216,000 SEK

TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER

UX Designers are in high demand. In this program, students will learn how to develop many of the hard and soft skills they’ll need to make it in the fast-paced world of service and product design.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is for those who want to start, accelerate, or change careers and have a deep understanding of UX design.

PERIOD

September 2, 2024 – March 31, 2026 
80 weeks (67 on campus – 13 on industry placement)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be open until March 28, 2024

 

Note: Swedish Government-funded seats are not available for this program in this particular cohort.

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The Application Process

  • FEE-PAYING SEATS

This program is only open for EU applicants.

Applications for the EU applicant seats will be open until March 28, 2024

Swedish Government-funded seats are not available expand_more expand_less

Please note this is not a CSN-approved program.

You're welcome to contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

Residence permit requirements expand_more expand_less

Hyper Island will provide the necessary documentation for applications to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) for non- EU students requiring a residence permit. In order to receive this supporting documentation from Hyper Island, you must be a fee-paying international student who has gone through the international admissions process with us. If you are unsure about whether you are an international student, please contact us.

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Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma. Previous work experience is not required.

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, you can still apply to Hyper Island.

Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.

Send in your application task and documents expand_more expand_less

List of documents you need to attach:

  • Submit your Application Task.

  • One-page CV in English.

  • Proof of education: You must have at least a high school diploma.

  • Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.

 

Ready for a new journey? Start today and apply here.


 

Attend the Digital Admissions Day (DAD) expand_more expand_less

Upon submitting your application, you'll be notified if you have made it to the next round, which is the admissions day. You will be invited to an admissions preparatory meeting to get all your remaining questions answered and we will prepare you for the next step, Digital Admissions Day. This day consists of a personal but informal interview and an interactive group task with other international applicants. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information. 

Get the final decision expand_more expand_less

If you have successfully gone through the whole admissions process, you will be notified on your admissions decision a week after joining a full Digital Admissions Day.

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Student Seats
STATUS:

Applications are open until March 28, 2024.

Your application starts here.

Click above and follow the instructions.

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Have the skills and be prepared to work as:

  • check UX Designer
  • check Usability Designer
  • check User Interface Designer
  • check Interaction Designer
  • check UX Strategist

Program Overview

10 Areas of Study expand_more expand_less
During the UX Designer program, you will explore 10 courses:
  • Fundamentals of UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Data Analytics
  • Design And Collaborate
  • Storytelling And Exponential Technology
  • Real World Ready
  • Internship Preparation
  • Individual Project
  • Industry Placement
Industry Placement expand_more expand_less

Experiential learning is at the core of the Hyper Island methodology, therefore, the industry placement is an essential part of each program. 

 

The industry placement provides you with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of your field of specialisation by being in a professional environment with the guidance of industry professionals. This is also referred to as the Learning on the Job (LIA). 

 

In a workplace, you have the opportunity to apply and test your knowledge, skills and competences.

EXPERIENCE
The Hyper Island Way™

* We do not offer this program for government-funded seats in this cohort.

REAL WORLD READY

Through experience-based learning you will have the opportunity to learn while working with real clients on their challenges.

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SEIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Upon graduation you will equipped to get hired or to start your own business. 

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STUDY IN OUR
STOCKHOLM CAMPUS
You will study in our Global Head Office, located in Hammarby Sjöstad, close to the water in a new building where we welcome over 500 people from all over the world.
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Loved by Lifelong learners

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"Hyper Island gave me the foundation to approach creative challenges effectively. I gained an understanding of team dynamics and how to manage processes and culture. Focusing on how to work to optimize creativity and feedback within each team."

Linus Hultkrantz

UX Designer @ Valtech

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"As a practical person who prefers learning by doing, I found a perfect match in Hyper Island. I had the chance to explore new ways of thinking and creating that challenged my status quo."

Marius Pedersen

Head of Content @ Red Bull

Testimonial YH 2

"Hyper Island was my most eye-opening year to that date. At times terrifyingly challenging – and for the same reasons incredibly rewarding!"

Hanna Reuterwall

Marketing Manager @ Netflix Nordics

Got questions?

Our Admissions Team is available to provide guidance. Contact us and let us help you move towards reaching your goals.

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