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Graduate Certificate in Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

A human-computer interaction programme combining theory with hands-on practice for careers in user experience design, interaction design, usability engineering and HCI research, offering a certificate alongside M.S., M.H.C.I. (also online) and Ph.D. degrees.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Interdepartmental (faculty from every college; VRAC Research Center)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Theory and hands-on practice in HCI, with faculty from departments across every college.

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Application information

Entry requirements

HCI programme (certificate, M.H.C.I., M.S., Ph.D.): four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent), transcripts, minimum 3.0 GPA (the programme may alter this), statement of purpose, resume or CV, and three letters of recommendation. GRE and GMAT not required. International applicants need a financial statement and TOEFL PBT 587, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before Jan 21, 2026), IELTS 7, PTE 65 or Duolingo 115. Certificate and M.H.C.I. deadlines: July 15 (fall), December 15 (spring), April 15 (summer).

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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