Overview

As a graduate student pursuing the Design - Graphic Design program of the University of Minnesota, you will focus on design theory, process, and methods related to design practice and research. You will collaborate with faculty members to develop designed objects and information resources that will enhance people’s lives. The program integrates theory with practice in the application of emergent and established technologies to digital design solutions. To obtain your master's degree, you must complete a creative thesis based on your explorations; for a PhD, you will need to complete a research-based dissertation. Your degree-related research will help specialize your practice and give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Specialization Areas

Potential areas of specialization include:

Multicultural communication

Visual representation of information

Human interaction with designed objects

Social and cultural implications of design

Color systems and perception

Design history

Design education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Theory

Innovation Theory and Analysis

Graphic Design Research

History of Graphic Design

Surface Fabric Design Workshop

Advanced Typography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

MFA: 60 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design View 102 other Masters in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in design or a related area (art, architecture, technical communication) or significant professional experience (3–5 years) in design (graphic, exhibition, etc).

Coursework in design or art foundations

Computer literacy in industry-standard programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Professional coursework in design (12 credits minimum) or several years of professional experience with evidence of effective design

A preferred 3.0 GPA

Personal statement of your academic and professional goals for the degree desired (1–2 pages)

Diversity statement (1–2 pages)

GRE scores are not required for the graphic design track of the Design Graduate Program, but many scholarships require GRE scores

Three letters of recommendation

All transcripts

Application fee of $75

A portfolio with 15–20 examples of current work in .pdf file format

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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