FACULTY OF
Design

FACULTY OF
Design

Founding DEAN
Prof. Dr. Katrin Hinz
Founding DEAN
Prof. Dr. Katrin Hinz

Why GIU Faculty Of Design?

  • Our duty is to acknowledge the research-based preparations equally to the goal of implementation by diving deep into a diverse range of markets and themes for proper transformation, visualization and presentation of a design concept.
  • All our design studios and state-of-the-art workshops encourage our students for interdisciplinary collaboration to foster comprehensive innovation and problem-solving.
  • The highly international background of our professionals and lecturers will help broaden our students' perspectives and give them a deeper understanding of different global design industries.
  • To gain precision in professionalism, our students will participate in exhibitions and shows, they will get in touch with diverse local companies as well as enterprises from abroad. This will help them to gain practical experience to build their portfolios starting from the first Semester.
  • Overall, our program offers a highly supportive hands-on design education that prepares our students for business success in this exciting and dynamic field with accuracy, a critical mindset and technical strength.
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Why GIU Faculty Of Design?
  • Our duty is to acknowledge the research-based preparations equally to the goal of implementation by diving deep into a diverse range of markets and themes for proper transformation, visualization and presentation of a design concept.
  • All our design studios and state-of-the-art workshops encourage our students for interdisciplinary collaboration to foster comprehensive innovation and problem-solving.
  • The highly international background of our professionals and lecturers will help broaden our students' perspectives and give them a deeper understanding of different global design industries.
  • To gain precision in professionalism, our students will participate in exhibitions and shows, they will get in touch with diverse local companies as well as enterprises from abroad. This will help them to gain practical experience to build their portfolios starting from the first Semester.
  • Overall, our program offers a highly supportive hands-on design education that prepares our students for business success in this exciting and dynamic field with accuracy, a critical mindset and technical strength.
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Majors & Programs
Offered
Digital Media and Communication Design
Fashion and Jewelry Design
Industrial Design
Digital Media and Communication Design
Fashion and Jewelry Design
Industrial Design
STUDY
DURATION


8 Semesters (Bachelor) +
3 Semesters (Master)
Degrees
Awarded


Bachelor &
Master &
PhD Degrees
STUDY DURATION
8 Semesters (Bachelor) +
3 Semesters (Master)
Degree Awarded
Bachelor &
Master &
PhD Degrees
Privileges & Competitive Edge
  • English is the teaching language.
  • Wide-reaching influencers in local and international design communities
  • Trend-setting and interdisciplinary team of creatives who experiment with new materials, digital integration & circular economy in design.
  • A variety of travel options, including one or more semesters abroad, exchange programs, industry-related workshops, extracurricular activities, and excursions, to provide international experience and expand horizons beyond the classroom.
  • Design thinkers with a 360 degree perspective that connects the rich Egyptian identity with the world
  • A universal sustainable approach to design, creating environmentally responsible products and fashion
  • Capable designers who create international brands that offer inspiration to key figures in the MENA region and the world
  • Capable managers who evolve design projects from conception to realization in within a development process together with all stakeholders self-responsibly and goal-oriented.
  • Insightful consultants who can analyze consumer trends, user needs, business related challenges and market potentials.
  • Formal aesthetes who have a deep understanding of visual perception and an eye for details and beauty.
Job Profiles
  • Accessories Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Influencer
  • Jewlery Merchandiser
  • Design Researcher
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Lighting Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Prototype Developer
  • Service Designer
  • Sustainable Design Consultant
  • Transportation & Mobility Designer
Design Bachelor Programs
Design Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Science
Digital Media and Communication Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Digital Media and Communication Design major prepares students to design, create, and manage innovative digital content across platforms. Blending creativity with technology, the program covers media production, storytelling, and communication strategies. Throughout the studies, students will explore and apply AI tools that enhance content creation, personalization, and digital engagement.
Bachelor of Science
Digital Media and Communication Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Digital Media and Communication Design major prepares students to design, create, and manage innovative digital content across platforms. Blending creativity with technology, the program covers media production, storytelling, and communication strategies. Throughout the studies, students will explore and apply AI tools that enhance content creation, personalization, and digital engagement.
Bachelor of Science
Fashion and Jewelry Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Fashion and Jewelry Design major covers various design topics such from ready to wear/ prêt-à-porter to couture or work wear. It focuses on hands-on methods such as illustration, pattern making, textile design, fashion marketing, jewelry design, and design for manufacturing. Students will have a deep dive in design history, local and global fashion trends, sustainability, and digital integration of creating. Graduates of this program will have professional skills to create marketable fashion and jewelry designs for small and mid-sized enterprises up to corporate scale, as well as the ability to communicate their designs effectively mixing state-of-the art technologies and traditional techniques.
Bachelor of Science
Fashion and Jewelry Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Fashion and Jewelry Design major covers various design topics such from ready to wear/ prêt-à-porter to couture or work wear. It focuses on hands-on methods such as illustration, pattern making, textile design, fashion marketing, jewelry design, and design for manufacturing. Students will have a deep dive in design history, local and global fashion trends, sustainability, and digital integration of creating. Graduates of this program will have professional skills to create marketable fashion and jewelry designs for small and mid-sized enterprises up to corporate scale, as well as the ability to communicate their designs effectively mixing state-of-the art technologies and traditional techniques.
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Industrial Design major covers various topics such as product design, design thinking with a focus on usability and universal design, material engineering, and design for manufacturing, physical and digital modelling, as well as various visualization methods. Students will also learn about the importance of global trends, sustainability, and digital integration in prototyping. Graduates of this program will have professional skills to create functional and useful designs for a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to home appliances, furniture or mobility.
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Design
8 Semesters
240 ECTS
The Industrial Design major covers various topics such as product design, design thinking with a focus on usability and universal design, material engineering, and design for manufacturing, physical and digital modelling, as well as various visualization methods. Students will also learn about the importance of global trends, sustainability, and digital integration in prototyping. Graduates of this program will have professional skills to create functional and useful designs for a wide range of products, from consumer electronics to home appliances, furniture or mobility.
Design Master Programs
Design Master Programs
Master of Science
Fashion and Jewelry Design
3 Semesters
90 ECTS
The Master's degree in Fashion and Jewlery Design is an advanced program that prepares students for a successful career in the fashion and jewelry industry. This program is aimed at students who have a passion for fashion and jewelry and want to learn how to create unique but relevant and sustainable designs to be prepared for the future condition and the tremendous impact of a global industry.
Master of Science
Fashion and Jewelry Design
3 Semesters
90 ECTS
The Master's degree in Fashion and Jewlery Design is an advanced program that prepares students for a successful career in the fashion and jewelry industry. This program is aimed at students who have a passion for fashion and jewelry and want to learn how to create unique but relevant and sustainable designs to be prepared for the future condition and the tremendous impact of a global industry.
Master of Science
Industrial Design
3 Semesters
90 ECTS
The Master's program in Industrial Design is an exciting and innovative program that prepares students for a successful career in the world of product design. The program is designed for students who are passionate about creating innovative and functional products that meet the needs of global consumer complexities systematically.
Master of Science
Industrial Design
3 Semesters
90 ECTS
The Master's program in Industrial Design is an exciting and innovative program that prepares students for a successful career in the world of product design. The program is designed for students who are passionate about creating innovative and functional products that meet the needs of global consumer complexities systematically.