Overview

Students have the unique advantage of studying at a major research university known for interdisciplinary collaboration located in Boston, a global center for technology, science, and education and a hotspot for information design and data visualization.

Graduates of the Information Design and Data Visualization program from Northeastern University will become professional information designers and data visualization experts able to collaborate effectively in this dynamic and burgeoning field of practice and research.

Program Benefits

The first MFA program entirely dedicated to information design and visualization.
The program offers studio courses, lectures, and seminars in design, strategy, theory, research methodologies, and historical and cultural literacy.
The degree requires 60 credit hours over two academic years, with an option to engage in Northeastern’s renowned cooperative education (co-op) program.
A thesis project, a written thesis, and an accompanying work exhibition in our thesis show are required.
Graduates will be prepared to work in design firms, research firms, corporations, and government agencies or pursue PhDs and academic careers.
The program is a STEM-designated degree as of the fall 2020 term.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Design Studio 2: Dynamic Mapping and Models

Design Studio 3: Synthesis

Visual Cognition

Statistics for Design

Information Design Theory and Critical Thinking

Information Design History

Visual Communication for Information Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Design Data Science & Big Data View 446 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application form

Application fee

Resumé

Personal statement

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The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

Three letters of recommendation

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63300 USD / year

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63300 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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