The UX/UI Design master’s program offers a comprehensive curriculum combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for creating user-centered interfaces and experiences. A key feature of the program is the in-depth study and application of typography, including font design and its integration into practical tasks such as branding, interface design, and accessibility in digital environments.
Students will master the art of creating custom fonts and leveraging them to enhance user experiences through effective visual communication. This specialized focus complements a broader skill set that includes user research, information architecture, design systems, prototyping, and testing, preparing graduates to tackle complex challenges in the UX/UI industry.
The program provides a multidisciplinary approach, blending creativity with technical skills to develop professional UX/UI designers capable of crafting intuitive and innovative digital solutions.
The key advantages of the program
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students master the full spectrum of UX/UI design, including research, design systems, and prototyping.
Industry Focus
The program integrates internships and real-world projects to prepare students for careers in global markets.
Global and Cross-Cultural UX
Develop skills to create user-centered designs suitable for diverse cultural contexts.
Cutting-Edge Tools
Learn and apply modern tools like Figma, and advanced prototyping software.
Practical Experience
Engage in studio disciplines that emphasize hands-on project development.
The University cooperates with leading IT companies and design studios, such as Yandex, Mail.ru Group, Sberbank, Paratype and STILL. Students complete internships and participate in joint projects. They often receive job offers during their studies.
Strong Research Component
Benefit from a robust research framework with topics tailored to current industry needs.
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courses in the field of design including introduction to UX/UI design, design systems and branding, front-end development for designers, fonts and lettering fundamentals.
Research work can be focused in one of the following topics:
User-centered design approaches for mobile and responsive systems
Integration of AI in UX systems
Data-driven analytics for user behavior studies
Accessibility and inclusive design
Emerging trends in global UX/UI practices
Specific font set design
Fundamental training via core and required courses:
Visual design fundamentals
Information architecture, navigation, and UX writing
Design ethics and accessibility
Prototyping and testing
Studio discipline I: foundation project
Studio discipline II: advanced UX/UI project
Studio discipline III: specialized UX/UI project
Capstone project
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Elective disciplines enable students to tailor the program to their needs
Fonts and lettering fundamentals
Advanced fonts design
Front-end development for designers
Marketing and postproduction
Mobile and responsive design
Professional practice and portfolio development
Advanced prototyping and testing
Content strategy
Research supervisors
Evgeny Korzhov
PhD, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Computer-Aided Design and Engineering
Research and practice interests in design thinking, artificial intelligence in design, universal design and assistive technologies.
Fonts-Designed at ParaType — an engineer and tutor
International level expertise in designing unique fonts. Specialist in designing unique fonts of international level. Experience in projects with the Artemy Lebedev studio.
Alisa Gron
Lecturer at the Department of Computer-Aided Design and Engineering
Master of Arts in Digital Media from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany (2019), specializing in UX research methods. Since 2011, experience in UX/UI design, digital branding in creative industries, AI, and trend analysis. Worked on projects across Russia and, since 2018, in Germany, with a focus on European and UK markets.
FAQ
We start considering new applications for the next admission year in October. First interviews initiate in February and are conducted on a weekly basis till the end of July.
You are requested to submit the following admission documents:
A scanned copy of the passport biographical page with the Notarized translation into Russian language;
A scanned copy of the Bachelor diploma and Transcript with the notarized translation into Russian language;
The Statement on standard medical form indicating no contraindications for studying in Russia, with note on results of HIV test with notarized translation into Russian language.
The Medical Certificate is expected to have the statements of the following medical specialists: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, as well as the results of RW blood test and ECG. To register for the interview it is enough to submit the originals of your passport bio-page and your Diploma with transcript as well as your motivation letter and CV in English.
The entrance exam is organized online in the form of interview. You will be expected to answer several questions related to the subject area. To get prepared use examination content at the top of the page.
To get enrolled a candidate has to score at list 40 points during the interview.
New applications are accepted till June 20. Keep in mind that this is also the deadline to submit the complete admission documents pack with notarized translations.
You need to fill out the application form via “Apply now” button.
Scholarships are available via Russian Governmental Scholarship program. Visit future-in-russia.com for more information. You can also take part in the International Competition ‘Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project’ for prospective Master’s students.
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