Overview

Graphic design requires active thinking and making. The dedicated faculty, vibrant curriculum, and well-equipped studio environment help MFA designers build deep formal skills, nimble thinking strategies, and rich professional portfolios. Graduates of the Graphic Design program at Maryland Institute College of Art work nationally and internationally as creative practitioners, educators, and thought leaders.

Key Features

MICA's Graphic Design MFA is an incubator for design research and personal growth within the context of a leading US art college. The 60-credit curriculum includes structured studio courses, critical seminars, and guided independent work.

In electives offered by the GD MFA program and across MICA, students explore typography, UI/UX, publication design, motion graphics, letterpress, screenprinting, illustration, social design, and more. Every semester, visiting designers and critics infuse GD MFA’s core program with new perspectives.

Today’s designers confront exciting creative and intellectual challenges across diverse media and environments. MICA's two-year MFA program provides an extraordinary setting for developing critical ideas about the history, future, and social uses of visual communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Studio

Visiting Designers

Visiting Thesis Critics

Thesis Writing

Thesis Publication Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Admission Application Form: completed and submitted online via MICA SlideRoom.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

Applicants should submit a written statement discussing their design background, both professionally and academically, and outline their interest in graduate study.

Two (2) Letters of Reference.

Proof of Degree or Equivalent.

A portfolio of visual work is required from all applicants to the M.F.A. in Graphic Design. This portfolio may consist of professional and/or student design work, or visual work produced in another discipline. A portfolio of writing may also be considered. Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time-based work for review online via MICA SlideRoom.

$75 Application Fee.

International candidates whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

56500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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