QS Rank:
317
University of Illinois at Chicago
Illinois
,United States
Program Rank
365
Program Name
MDes in Design
Deadline
April 01st, 2025
Overview
Total Tuition Fees
$62,000
Duration
24 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#97
US World and News Report
#317
QS World University Rankings
Class Profile
Class Size
30
Average Age
26
Average Work Experience
3 Years
Diversity
International:
10%Others:
5%African American:
18%Asian American:
15%Hispanic American:
14%White American:
48%Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Graduation Rate
62%
Prospective Job Roles
Design Author
Design Researcher
Set Designer
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Motion Designer
UI Designer
Destination Marketing Manager
Product Design Engineer
Experience Designer
UX Designer
Design Director
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
92
IELTS
6.5
PTE
54
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 70
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Class 10 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Portfolio
Application Deadlines
| Priority 1 | Early Action 1 | Secondary Deadline | Final Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$31,000 / year
Overall Cost
$45,000 / year
FAQs
No. For students who do not have a design background, we offer a 3-year MDes option in both Graphic Design and Industrial Design.
No. Currently, neither of our MDes degrees are STEM-designated programs and do not qualify international graduates for extended OPT.
All applicants are considered for any available School of Design funding allotted for incoming students when reviewed for acceptance.
Our program is not structured for part-time study. Our students plan to take no less than 16 credits (4 classes) each semester while enrolled.
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