Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design is a "global hub" of creativity

Promotion: Budapest's Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) offers a variety of initiatives students can take part in, including its Future Materials Conference examining cutting-edge materials.

Located in the city's Zugliget neighbourhood, MOME encourages its students to seek answers to the most pressing issues of our time through art- and design-based research and education that "extends far beyond the classroom".

The university has recently launched The University of the Future initiative, which aims to equip students with the tools to design new solutions to complex challenges.

The programme intends to help students create resilient initiatives while "redefining the role of design in global transformation via interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on projects and forward-thinking approaches".

Whilst studying at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, students can take part in the Future Materials Conference, exploring significant developments in materials science. The conference aims to address global environmental issues and bring together professionals to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions.

As part of the university's Global Voices initiative, MOME regularly invites industry experts to hold masterclasses and review their students' portfolios.

Previously the university has hosted Deanna Marsigliese, character art director at Pixar Animation Studios; Valerie Steele, director of the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; the Japanese TeamLab art collective; and Lysandre Follet, design director at Nike.

Central to the university is its varied master's programme. With ten Hungarian and six English MA courses, MOME attracts applicants from all over the world.

The university offers six English-language master's degrees, from animation and photography to interaction design.

Animation MA is a hands-on degree, which invites students to explore a range of animation processes and technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), while honing an individual artistic voice and methodology.

Another practical master's degree offered by MOME is the longstanding Photography MA. With strong connections to professional partners, students can collaborate with industry professionals during their studies.

Combined with modules on photography theory, the course encourages students to develop a responsible approach to capturing ever-changing and often fragile world events.

The third degree is Design MA, a course created for socially conscious product designers. Through two specialisations, product innovation and smart mobility, students use design as a creative vehicle to tackle societal and cultural challenges.

MOME also offers a Designer-Maker MA, which blends design and craftsmanship to reflect the constantly evolving creative industry. Students are encouraged to apply their practical and conceptual skills to real-world design challenges through various projects and workshops.

Interaction Design MA is tailored to applicants who do not require a background in art education but are keen to expand their knowledge of the constantly morphing world of human-machine interaction design.

Empowered to create cutting-edge digital services, students are equipped with future-proof market skills for an uncertain future.

Finally, Art and Design Management MA is a degree that caters to business-minded applicants. Whether they anticipate a future at a design company, an art gallery or a media outlet, students have the opportunity to combine robust theoretical knowledge with practical industry skills.

The courses are taught across MOME's bustling campus in welcoming and affordable Budapest. According to the university, the city offers an unparalleled cultural experience, making it "an ideal destination for students seeking both inspiration and opportunity".

The university aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and integrate sustainable practices across its campus. In 2022 it also launched MOME Forest, a project where the university's community gathers yearly to plant trees throughout the surrounding countryside.

Applications for MOME's master's degrees are now open via a dedicated platform. Prospective students are invited to submit a portfolio communicating their creative vision. The university also offers scholarships for international candidates.

For more information, visit the university website here.

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