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    Human-Computer Interaction (Industrial Design): Masters | Atlanta

    Program Description

    The MS-HCI Program at Georgia Tech empowers students with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, positioning them as industry leaders in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the next generation of human-computer interfaces. Students enter the program through one of the four participating schools (Interactive Computing; Industrial Design; Literature, Media, and Communications; and Psychology), the choice of which reflects that student's intended area of specialization and background.

    Areas of Research

    MS-HCI students engage in HCI-relevant research across campus, primarily through the GVU Center. Areas of research include:

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Augmented Reality
    • Civic Computing
    • Cognitive Science
    • Collaborative Work
    • Educational Technologies
    • Gaming
    • Graphics and Animation
    • Health Informatics
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Information Visualization
    • International Development
    • Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
    • Music Technology
    • New Media
    • Online Communities
    • Perception
    • Requirements Engineering
    • Robotics
    • Social Computing
    • Virtual Reality
    • Wearables

    Application Requirements

    • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Portfolio Required for LMC and ID tracks
    • Resume
    • Video Introduction (1-2 minutes)

    Institute Requirements

    Standardized Tests

    Test TypeScore RequirementsSubmitting Scores
    TOEFL iBT
    Prior to January 2026
    • 101 or higher Total score
    • 20 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking subsections
    • Institute Code: 5248
    • Department Code: Any
    • MyBest score is not accepted
    TOEFL iBT
    After January 2026
    • 4.5 or higher Total score
    • 4 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing sections
    • 3.5 or higher Speaking section
    • Institute Code: 5248
    • Department Code: Any
    • MyBest score is not accepted
    IELTS Academic
    • 7.5 or higher Overall band score
    • 6.5 or higher Listening, Reading, and Speaking
    • 5.5 or higher Writing
    • IELTS electronic score delivery service: Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate"
    GRE General Test
    • Institute Code: R5248
    • Department Code: Any
    GMATNot Required
    To be considered official, test scores must be sent electronically directly from the testing agency.

    Interdisciplinary Programs

    The MS in HCI is an interdisciplinary program offered collaboratively by four schools:

    Students apply to the program through one of these participating schools.

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    Application Deadlines

    Start termDeadline date
    Fall 2026February 2, 2026
    Fall 2027February 2, 2027
    All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

    Program Contact

    Human-Computer Interaction
    Program Coordinator

    Email: contact-mshci@gatech.edu
    Program Website: mshci.gatech.edu/

    Costs & Funding