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. Studying at the NDU combines the practical orientation of a university of applied science with the renowned academic education of a university. You will acquire detailed expertise in your particular subject, while also understanding the links between the various disciplines. You will work in small groups, supervised individually by teachers and renowned experts with a wealth of practical experience. Active contacts with the business world will give you an excellent grounding for your future job even while you are still studying.