Overview

The Industrial Design programme from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign prepares you for a professional career in higher education or design practice.

The course of study is highly individualized in order to help you achieve professional excellence by matching your interests, skills, and career goals with the challenge of higher-level study in design, also acknowledging the range of opportunities for interdisciplinary study at the University.

The programme is international in scope and stresses the development of design solutions that are human-centered and culturally appropriate.

Resources

As a graduate student in Industrial Design, you’ll enjoy an array of resources assembled to enhance your education:

Individual studio spaces

Well-equipped presentation areas and seminar rooms

Cutting-edge technology facilities stocked with more than 70 computers and advanced software packages for 2-D, 3-D, CAD, computer modeling, rapid prototyping, and animation programmes

3-D printers and laser cutters

A modern engineering and woodshop facility

The 8,000+ pieces in the Krannert Art Museum archives

The extensive holdings at the Ricker Library of Architecture and Art

Partnerships with design-oriented businesses, manufacturers, and other relevant professionals

In addition, you can access labs in other mediums, including metals, ceramics, graphic design, and photography.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

From inquiry to insight

From ideation to implementation

Design project formulation

Thesis project

Thesis completion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, 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.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Upload (unofficial) scans of transcripts/academic records (and diplomas or certificates of degrees if your degree is awarded).

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required. All letters should be submitted online by the recommenders. In addition to evaluating the applicant’s scholarly and creative achievements and potential, letters should also provide information regarding the applicant’s maturity, dependability, and potential for teaching.

Resume: Your resume should include relevant work and teaching experience, awards, exhibition record, and publications.

Personal Statement: This statement of 1000 words or less should describe your academic background and current creative work in relation to your interest in pursuing a graduate degree.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32416 USD / year

≈ 32416 USD / year
Out-of-State

32416 USD / year

≈ 32416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15624 USD / year

≈ 15624 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Urbana

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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