New Design University – Creativity Meets the Future

The New Design University (NDU) is an innovative private university that combines creativity, business and practical experience. With bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes, as well as university courses in business administration, event management, interior design, graphic design and design & crafts, the NDU offers a diverse range of study options for creative minds and innovative thinkers.

Personal. Practical. Future-oriented.

At the NDU, the focus is on the individual. Around 500 students benefit from the advantages of a private university: personalised support, small study groups, direct interaction with lecturers and the opportunity to work on real-world projects.

The close integration of theory and practice provides students with the best possible preparation for their future careers. Individual one-to-one coaching sessions with professors, practice-oriented courses and additional qualification opportunities – such as training in pyrotechnics – open up valuable prospects beyond the degree programme itself.

More than just studying: contributing ideas, helping to shape the future, having a say in decisions.
The NDU is a place for people who think outside the box, break new ground and want to actively shape the future. Students have numerous opportunities to get involved in university life, put their own ideas into practice and help shape their university, whether in university committees or within the Austrian National Union of Students

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Good to know:

A high school diploma is not required for the bachelor’s programs in Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, and Design, Crafts & Material Culture. For admission, you’ll need a portfolio of 15–20 pieces of work that demonstrate your creative aptitude.

For the Bachelor’s programs in Management by Design and Event Engineering, a high school diploma is not required at the time of the entrance exam. You may submit it later, up until the start of the program. If you have not completed high school, you can take an entrance qualification exam with us during your studies. You do not need a portfolio for these programs.

Not sure exactly where your journey should take you? Design: yes, creative: yes. Portfolio: not yet available...Take the Foundation Course to get your bearings. You’ll also create your portfolio there, and with a very good grade, you’ll have your spot at NDU secured. An entrance exam at NDU is not required.

The New Design University (NDU) is a private university that offers innovative bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, a doctoral program, and university courses in the fields of business administration, event management, interior design, graphic design, and design & crafts. The university is distinguished by a high level of individual support and places great emphasis on combining theory with practical application.

Whether in interior architecture, design, technical, or business disciplines, NDU educates creative minds who are ready to think outside the box and engage with the future today. For its nearly 600 students, NDU offers all the advantages of a private university: individual support, small-group work on real-world projects, and excellent job prospects for graduates.

The NDU was founded in 2004 by the Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austrian and WIFI NÖ. As an accredited, state-recognized private university, it bears the seal of quality from the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (AQ Austria). The campus is located in St. Pölten and is easily accessible by public transportation.