Overview

The Integrated Design and Media MSc program from New York University is a place that fosters creative practice, design research and multidisciplinary experimentation with emerging media technologies. As a research-active program within NYU Tandon School of Engineering, IDM faculty collaborate in research that integrates digital media and society.

Research and Outreach

Graduate students in IDM participate fully in research initiatives through the Brooklyn Experimental Media Center (BxmC), the research arm of IDM, and in our partnerships with other programs and schools at NYU Tandon, NYC Media Lab, the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), NYU, and other NYC institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Cultural Impact of Media & Technology

Ideation & Prototyping

Creative Coding

Media Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Media Studies & Mass Media View 303 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, which includes a minimum of four years of full-time study. Bachelor of Engineering degrees (based on 180+ ECTS credits) may also be considered.
The one-minute video required for application to IDM is an opportunity for you to give a stronger sense of who you are as a person. We’d like to hear specifically what you might expect to do with your time at NYU.
Submit a portfolio of your creative work as a PDF. If you have materials online that you wish to use, please provide a PDF with a URL to your website.
Online Application
Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 2)
Personal Statement
Resumé/CV
TOEFL or IELTS Scores (for international applicants only) (school code: 2668)
Certification of Finances (for international applicants only)
Interview (on skype or in person) with faculty and administration, if requested

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Tuition Fee

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International

28020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14010 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

28020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14010 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

28020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14010 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

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