Overview

Our students from the Integrative Design programme at University of Michigan conduct their creative work and research in the MDes Studio, a shared studio space designed to support collaboration — it is flexible and reconfigurable, with spaces and tools for both group and individual work, as well as a broad range of prototyping processes. The MDes studio is located in a 33,000 square-foot building that also houses faculty studios, MFA studios, project spaces, wood shop, metals shop, digital media studio, and large shared working and meeting areas.

Each cohort comprises graduate students who wish to transform their professional careers through critical thinking and making, and systematic analysis and investigation of complex, real-world problems.

Hand-picked with an eye for diverse global perspectives and knowledge from across the design disciplines and beyond, the MDes cohort is relatively small in size, ensuring optimal collaboration in an environment where all members are seen, heard, and active.

Successful applicants will be:

Collaborators seeking an integrative design approach to solving complex problems
Creative Leaders looking to push the design discipline and industry forward
Experienced Designers wishing to transform their career path or professionals in other fields who want to transition to a design-engaged practice
Career Changers proficient in specialized, complementary skills they would like to incorporate into an integrative approach
Researchers prepared to revise and expand their understanding of cross-disciplinary research and design methods
Innovators with a commitment to social innovation, sustainability, and change for the common good
Self-Starters excited to bring together people and resources to create sustainable change

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Studio

Design Seminar
University Elective
Thesis Writing
Professional Practice
Design Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, 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

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General requirements

Academic Statement of Purpose: Provide a statement that addresses these three topics (800 words maximum):
Creative work. Describe the form(s) and content of your work and the motivations and influences that drive it.
Research Environment. What is the primary topic, research question, or focus of the artwork you plan to explore while at Stamps? What role does research currently play in making your artwork?
Teaching Experience and Interest. Tell us if you have experience or interest in teaching, and expand on that.
Personal statement: Provide a statement that describes the journey that led you to seek a graduate degree (500 words maximum).
How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan’s Stamps School?

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60634 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60634 USD / year

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In-State

30314 USD / year

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Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 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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