Overview

With opportunities to work both in Philadelphia and abroad, the program brings together an international cohort working to solve diverse social, economic, technical and material challenges.

Program Features

Open to those holding a bachelor’s degree in art, design, architecture, engineering or business/marketing fields, the MDes in Product Design program from The University of the Arts is for graduate students looking to build sustainable products and businesses.

An international student body learns from faculty who are professionals and entrepreneurs in home goods; robotics; interactive, industrial and sustainable design; technology; and other fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Communication

Semantics and Rhetoric of the Object

Design Research & Synthesis

Prototyping Studio

Cognitive Science of Interaction Design

Materials & Processes

Design for Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design View 122 other Masters in Graphic Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Online Application Form
Application Fee of $60
Official Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Intent & Resume
Creative Portfolio
Personal Interview

In addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants or those with foreign credentials must submit:

All applicants with transcripts from outside the United States are required to submit transcripts officially translated into English.
International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Tuition Fee

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International

50950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50950 USD per year during 24 months.
National

50950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50950 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Product Design.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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