MA Design, Knowledge Visualization
Would you like to visualize complex information and scientific contexts for society? In the Master’s Major in Knowledge Visualization, you will learn how to create images in scientific knowledge processes. Moreover, you will explore visualization and communication concepts, 3D technologies and imaging processes.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Application deadline
27 February 2026
Standard period of study
4 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 Credits
Main teaching language
German
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Subject area
In an increasingly visually oriented society, communication and cognition are – more than ever – controlled by images. The visualization of knowledge is therefore gaining in relevance and importance for teaching, research and the public and forms an important field of work for designers from the subject area Knowledge Visualization. Further information on this topic can be found on the professional community website.
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
Possible minors for this major
Alumni
What do graduates specializing in Knowledge Visualization do after graduation? In our short portraits, alumni present their activities and their field of work.
