Artificial Intelligence Aided Mobility Design (MA) Hof University of Applied Sciences

The programme is fully taught in English.

The Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence Aided Mobility Design prepares designers to work at the intersection of design and engineering, blending creative insight with technical expertise.

Empowered by the latest AI tools, students gain the skills to innovate with speed and precision, exploring advanced concepts for the future of mobility. 

This programme attracts both technology-oriented designers and design-savvy engineers ready to push the boundaries of design in the AI era.

Your benefits

This programme equips you with a future-proof skill set, preparing you to be a designer who can successfully bridge design and engineering. You will become proficient in cutting-edge AI techniques, preparing you to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for complex challenges.

This training enables you to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams, where you will be able to communicate and operate across various fields. With a deep understanding of technical and aesthetic aspects of design, you will be ready to meet the demands of a dynamic industry.

Close collaboration with industry partners further enriches your learning, ensuring that your skills are practical and adaptable to real-world applications. The programme also prepares you for continuous development in the evolving fields of technology and design.

As a graduate, you will be ready to... 

• Work as a designer within development teams or departments, contributing to industrial design processes with technical and creative expertise
• Serve as a mediator between technology and design (e.g., as a studio engineer)
• Coordinate the creative aspects of development processes or projects, ensuring interdisciplinary alignment and innovation at the intersection of design and engineering

Our application portal is open during the following application periods:

• 5 November to 30 November for the following summer semester
• 15 April to 31 May for the following winter semester

The MA in Artificial Intelligence Aided Mobility Design is a three-semester programme. The first and second semesters provide practice-oriented theory, while the third semester is devoted to the Master's thesis.

Semesters 1 and 2:

• Technical Product Development I
• New Technology in AI and Robotics
• Project I
• Data Mining and Machine Learning
• Design Process | general
• Design Process | AI Theory
• Technical Product Development II
• Project II (AI)

Semester 3: Master's thesis

No tuition fees

Administrative fee of approx. 150 EUR per semester

The cost of living in the city of Hof is moderate compared to both other European countries and bigger cities in Germany. On average, living expenses for a student range between 800 and 1,000 EUR per month in total.

The following is an approximate cost calculation of expenditures per month:

• accommodation: 350 to 550 EUR
• mandatory health insurance: about 120 EUR
• food and personal expenditures: at least 350 EUR

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in engineering or design from an accredited university
  • at least 210 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country)
  • minimum grade 2.5 according to the German grading system 
• Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) can be accepted, but must make up the missing credits through a post-qualification:
  • either through an internship (at least 900 hours / six months) (only possible if the internship was not yet recognised as a compulsory internship in the Bachelor's degree) or
  • attending appropriate modules at Hof University.
  • It is also possible to combine the recognition of a shorter internship with the attendance of modules at the university.
  • For all alternatives, please calculate an additional (fourth) semester.

Applicants must be proficient in English. This can be proven with one of the following options:

• TOEFL minimum 90 (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• IELTS 6.5 or above (International English Language Testing Systems)

In addition: basic language skills in German, proven by official test score documents – minimum A1 level according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Our application portal is open during the following application periods:

• 5 November to 30 November for the following summer semester
• 15 April to 31 May for the following winter semester

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The Housing Office supports international students in finding appropriate accommodation.

Rent for a single student room is approx. 350 to 550 EUR. Rent for a private one-room apartment for one tenant or for a couple is more than 550 EUR. We also have a limited number of double rooms for friends that cost about 250 to 320 EUR per person. Beside the rent, there are additional costs for water, energy, broadcast fee, and Internet.

For a full overview of the practical issues related to living in Hof and our support services for international students, please have a look at the website of our Welcome Service and Housing Office.

The Career Service team at Hof University offers you a wide range of career preparation and orientation services, including workshops, company excursions, and job fairs. We will prepare you for the German labour market by providing you with specific information, counselling, and qualifications. Thus, you will be able to start your individual career as an intern and as a graduate.

We know that adjusting to your new life in Germany is an adventure that is both exciting and challenging. There is no need to be scared – we are here to help you!

At Hof University, we are proud of our warm welcome culture and offer numerous services for our international students. Our team will assist you in all aspects of your stay in Hof. We will help you find the right academic programme and language courses and support you in organising all formalities such as visas, residency, insurance, and banking.

Prior to the start of each semester, we organise an orientation period for our new international students. With the expert assistance from our motivated team, you will smoothly settle into your new personal and academic environment. Additionally, our International Student Network, a group of motivated students, will help you feel at home by organising social activities.

Studying at Hof University – your benefits at a glance

• first-class, practice-oriented education focused on employability
• friendly and open-minded study environment, especially for international students
• extensive personal support for international students from the Welcome Service, International Office, and Career Service
• assistance in finding accommodation in Hof
• orientation week before the start of the studies
• career-building activities, such as intercultural trainings, field trips, and company visits

About Hof University

Founded in 1994, Hof University offers a very attractive study environment with its modern architecture and its state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and dormitories. You will receive a first-class, hands-on education here. As a practice-oriented university of applied sciences with integrated internships in all programmes, the employability of our graduates is the main focus of our teaching.

Our ranking in the renowned StudyCheck Internet portal reflects this: in both 2023 and 2024, Hof University was named the most popular university in Germany and continues to receive top marks for its teaching.

We offer more than 40 modern Bachelor's and Master's programmes in business, computer science, and engineering as well as in interdisciplinary and innovative sciences. Students with at least one year of professional experience find exciting further education opportunities completely in the English language at Hof University Graduate School.

Strong practice orientation

All professors have a strong academic background as well as practical experience in industry. Teaching is based on innovative methods aimed at imparting application-oriented knowledge (e.g. projects with industry, site visits, involvement of company representatives). As a result, our graduates are ideally prepared for national and international labour markets.

Intensive personal support

We are known for our friendly study atmosphere. An excellent student-to-lecturer ratio allows for frequent and personal contact between students and professors and an active exchange of ideas. Students receive intensive personal support during their studies and benefit from numerous services, such as orientation sessions, social integration events, and housing support.

The outlook of the university is extremely international, with more than 130 partner universities all over the world. More than 40 percent of students come from abroad, creating a truly multinational atmosphere.

Applied research

The university's six research institutes focus on information systems, biopolymers, materials science, sustainable water systems, hydrogen and energy management, and organisational research. The guiding principles of our research are practice-orientation, internationalisation, and resource efficiency (focusing on indoor climate systems / water).

Students who are interested in starting a business can find advice and support at Einstein1, the digital business incubator on campus of Hof University.

Hof is a medium-sized town located at the top of Bavaria and in the heart of Europe, right in the middle of Berlin, Munich, and Prague. Hof has a population of about 50,000 and is an appealing and safe university town with plenty of leisure activities. To relax and unwind, there are numerous bars, cinemas, an orchestra, a theatre, a landscaped park called Theresienstein, and a beautiful lake – the Untreusee. Hof is also known for the International Hof Film Festival, which is one of the most important German film festivals.

The region around Hof has the second-highest industrial density in all of Europe, mainly specialising in manufacturing machinery and plastic (automobile) parts. The companies are mostly small and medium-sized businesses, the so-called hidden champions, and they provide ample opportunities for internships and entry jobs.

The city of Hof is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is located between the low mountain regions of the Fichtelgebirge and the Franconian Forest on the banks of the Saale River. You will find excellent possibilities for all outdoor sporting activities such as cycling, hiking, climbing, and skiing.