Hello, My son is in his 5th semester at VIT Chennai- pursuing B.Tech- CSE (AI&R). He's currently home till December as they had their fast semester to allow for a window for Internships & some mandatory online courses to complete. My son is interested in pursuing UI UX as his interest & expertise are more in this field and has also obtained many online certifications thereof. I want to give him the freedom to pursue his Masters in the best institutes in this field. We went for an UG in India so that if needed he could go abroad for his Masters; I want to know which institutes are the preferred ones in this line & how do we go about the approach to admissions there. Please suggest a roadmap so that his current time (till December 2023) is utilised well and we have a guidemap of which courses to pursue.

Ans: Hello Mahoe,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear that your son is currently pursuing the 5th semester of his Bachelor’s of Technology (B.Tech) degree and is clearly interested in pursuing UI/UX, having already obtained a number of online certifications in this field. I would like to let you know that your son can improve his abilities and be presented with new possibilities through pursuing a Master's degree at an esteemed university. As requested by you, here is a suggested roadmap:

First and foremost, I would recommend that your son conducts an extensive study on leading universities well-regarded for the superior UI/UX design programs they offer. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Royal College of Art, Carnegie Mellon University, the Interaction Design Foundation, and Stanford University, are among the prominent ones. Next, your son should look into the entry prerequisites set by these universities. These generally entail a robust educational background, a Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters, a portfolio of his work, as well as results of standardized tests viz., the GMAT or GRE. Make sure your son concentrates on keeping a strong GPA throughout, and begins his preparation for any mandatory standardized tests. Remember, a portfolio is a significant element of the application procedure, and your son’s chances of securing admission can be boosted to a great extent with a strong one. Thus, he should continue building an impressive portfolio encompassing case studies, projects, as well as any freelance work that he has undertaken that is related to the field of UI/UX. Collaborating and building connections is vital to the field of UI/UX design. I would suggest that your son connects with online groups, engages in conferences, and gets in touch with industry experts. This is a great way to acquire useful information as well as boost his chances of getting strong recommendations. Its important to stay abreast with the most recent UI/UX resources and innovations, and thus, pointing out any gaps in your son’s skillset and encouraging him to take up further online courses or seminars to fill them proves beneficial. As the next step, with the application deadlines soon approaching, assist your son in drafting a convincing Statement of Purpose that highlights his experiences, enthusiasm, and professional objectives in the field of UI/UX. Keep all the necessary documents including marksheets and recommendation letters ready beforehand. Furthermore, your son should examine the available scholarships and other forms of monetary assistance provided by these universities in the UI/UX field. Lastly, prepare a schedule with all the requirements and due dates he needs to adhere to in order to submit the application. This will aid in seamlessly managing the process and prevent anxiety at the last moment. Stick to this roadmap to boost your son’s chances of securing admission to a leading program in UI/UX design.

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