The New Design University St. Pölten (NDU) was founded by the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce and its Business Development Institute in 2004. As an international destination for quality education in the fields of design, technology and business, the NDU trains creative thinkers who advance social change and explore tomorrow’s work and design practice today.
The New Design University is a young, future-oriented private university. Its distinguishing feature is the high degree of personal tuition; also, the university attaches much importance to combining theory with creative practice. The university is committed to offering best possible career advantages to its approximately 500 students.
The NDU is fond of blazing its own trail and is always on the lookout for creative thinkers willing to go fresh and untrodden paths. Sounds interesting? Then no matter in which area of expertise you see your future: we'll be happy to consult you about the next steps towards enrolling at our university.
Why is there a tuition fee at the NDU? Where can I get information on scholarships and grants? Does St. Pölten offer affordable accommodation? Here you'll find a short overview of some common questions regarding student life at the NDU.