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

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

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

• 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.

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

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.

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.

Studying at Hof University – your benefits at a glance

• Hands-on education that prepares you for a successful career
• Friendly, international study community
• Personal support from Welcome Service, International Office, and Career Service
• Help finding accommodation and a guided Orientation Week
• Career-building activities like intercultural training, field trips, and company visits

About Hof University

Founded in 1994, Hof University offers a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on learning environment. 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 commitment to students is reflected in StudyCheck rankings: Hof University was Germany’s most popular university in 2023 and 2024 and continues to receive excellent teaching ratings. In 2026, StudyCheck awarded the “Top Hochschule” distinction, recognising Hof University as one of the most popular institutions in Germany with fewer than 5,000 students.

We offer over 50 Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in engineering, advanced computing and AI, business, and design. The Graduate School provides fully English-taught postgraduate programmes for professionals with at least one year of work experience.

Practice-oriented learning

All professors have a strong academic background as well as practical experience in industry. Teaching is application-focused, including real-world projects, company collaborations, and site visits. This approach ensures students gain practical skills and confidence to succeed in national and international careers.

Personal support & international environment

Hof University is known for its friendly study atmosphere. An excellent student-to-lecturer ratio enables close interaction between students and professors and an active exchange of ideas. Students benefit from personal support services such as orientation programmes, integration events, and housing assistance.

With over 130 partner universities worldwide and more than 30% international students on campus, Hof University offers a truly multicultural and welcoming environment where you can grow both academically and personally.

Applied research & entrepreneurship

Six research institutes focus on areas such as information systems, sustainable water and energy systems, materials science, and organisational research, always connecting research to practical and sustainable solutions.

Students with entrepreneurial ideas receive guidance and support at Einstein1, the on-campus incubator that helps turn innovative ideas into real-world ventures.

Our main campus is located in the city of Hof, a safe and cosy town located at the top of Bavaria and in the heart of Europe. Hof has a population of about 45,000 inhabitants and offers all the amenities of a university town: a cinema, theatre, an annual film festival and a variety of cafés, bars and clubs.

Our region has the second-highest density of industry across Europe, with many companies specialising in machinery, automotive components, ceramics, and textiles. Many of these are small and medium-sized “hidden champions” in their field, offering excellent opportunities for internships and entry-level 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.

Big cities like Berlin, Prague, and Munich are also within easy reach by train or bus. This means you can study in a practice-oriented environment while also enjoying life outside the classroom.