FAQs

When will the admissions process open?
Due to an all-year-round demand to apply, we have decided to employ a rolling admissions process. This means that the application process for entry in January 2013 is already open. The deadline for this round is March 2nd, 2012. Applicants who submit their applicants before the deadline are given priority.

What is the review/interview schedule for entry in 2012?

Application Deadline
Friday, March 2nd 2012. The first round of the review process will begin in March 2012. The application process will remain open after this date but applications received before the deadline will be given priority.

Interviews
We will contact qualified candidates on an individual basis to schedule phone interviews. The interviews will take place in April/May 2012.

Acceptance
We will notify individual students of their acceptance into the programme at the end of the interview process. Those wishing to accept an offer will be asked to do so before the end of July.

Waiting List
We may decide that there are more qualified applicants than places available. In that case, some applicants may be placed on a waiting list. If accepted applicants do not enroll, applicants from the waiting list will be offered a place.

What is the duration of the programme?
One calendar year. There may be the possibility for some students to continue in some capacity after this period. The programme will run from January to December (exact dates TBC).

Where will the programme take place?
The Interaction Design Programme will take place in a dedicated studio in Copenhagen. Students will have access to workshops and an electronics lab.

What type of certificate/degree will students receive?
The programme is Masters level (currently awaiting validation) and focuses on the content and the people involved, rather than formal accreditation. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a diploma acknowledging their accomplishments.

What is the language of instruction?
The official language of the institute is English. Many of the faculty and staff at the institute are fluent in other languages but all Interaction Design Programme communication and materials will be delivered in English.

Will I have time to freelance work during the programme?
This is a full-time programme and we recommend that you not undertake outside work during the year. The course is intense and involves late nights and some weekends.

How much does the programme cost?
All students will be required to pay a highly subsidised tuition fee of 90,000DKK (approx. 12000 Euro). CIID and our Founding Partners already cover more than 50% of the actual cost. As a policy we are seeking the highest quality applications and financial factors do not influence the admissions process. Financial aid (covering tuition and/or living expenses) may be available from the home country of the applicant. However, it is the applicant’s responsibility to locate financial aid, if required. We encourage people to start researching these possibilities on an individual basis as opportunities vary greatly from country to country.

Do you look for a particular student profile/background?
In short, no. We look for highly talented individuals to form a multi-disciplinary group of students. The important thing is that people are prepared to work in a team, to share their knowledge and have a positive attitude towards learning in a studio based environment. Our students come from all around the world, are different ages and are at various stages in their career.

Do I need prior knowledge of specific software/hardware/electronics?
Some students are already experts in software, others have no programming experience at all. Some were born with a soldering iron in their hand and others have yet to learn how to make an LED flash. We ensure that there is a balanced team of students and enough faculty support for people to learn how to make prototypes work.

Is there an age restriction in applying for the course?
No.