The Master program »Integrated Design Research« welcomes design professionals with a research interest in a specific topic, problem, or challenge from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective. This brings together experienced, open-minded and critical students from all over the world willing to contribute to a dynamic setting of learning, analysis, critical reflection and inquiry, conducting experiments and interdisciplinary research, in order to develop their specific design contributions.
We invite applicants looking to immerse themselves in an integrated, research- and practice-based design process within our newly established thematic clusters:
- Material Systems & Lab Culture
- Social & Public Innovation
- Urban Intensities & Resources
- Visual Cultures & Politics
The TH Köln application portal is open between April 25 and 29, 2022.
In order to apply, please register within the application period and upload your documents here: cams.th-koeln.de.
If you do not have German citizenship and/or do not hold a German undergraduate degree that is related to the Master degree Integrated Design Research, you additionally must apply to uni-assist. All details are listed under “For international applicants”.
The dates for the application process in 2023 will be published soon.
Even more questions? Check out our FAQs or join our Meet+Greet to talk to our staff, students and head of study program! The Meet+Greet is a webinar which aims to inform you about the study course and KISD. The dates will be published at the beginning of each application phase. You’ll need a computer with a microphone and a camera, as well as a stable internet connection.
All questions regarding the KISD application can be directed to the application team: application.ma@kisd.de
All questions regarding uni-assist can be directed to the TH Köln Department of International Affairs:
international-affairs@th-koeln.de