Overview

The Design - Product Design program of the University of Minnesota is creative and interdisciplinary, blending elements of industrial design, engineering, business, and humanities. Combining these disciplines gives you the tools and methods to design products and services (both physical and digital) that are functional, marketable, and human-centered. Our flexible programming gives you the option to deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge of product design and gain hands-on advanced product design experience to augment your background.

Degree Options

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree have two separate degree plans to choose from.

Plan A is more thesis-focused and is considered preparatory for pursuing a PhD.
Plan C is project-based and aimed at career advancement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Theory

Innovation Theory and Analysis

Aesthetics of Design

User-Centered Design Studio

Visual Communication

Prototyping Methods

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

35 SCH

Plan A: 37 credits

Plan C: 35 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 413 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the product design track do not need a product design degree to be considered for the program

At this time, a portfolio is not required as part of your application, but if you have one available we encourage you to submit it. If you do submit a portfolio, it should include examples of your design and creative work with a description of each project and your role in team projects, if applicable

Complete University of Minnesota Graduate School Application

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)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores) are not required for the product design track of the Design Graduate Program, but many scholarships require GRE scores

Three letters of recommendation

All transcripts that demonstrate strong academic record

Application fee of $75

TOEFL or IELTS scores

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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