Overview

The Master of Industrial Design at North Carolina State University is intended as preparation for students assuming responsible roles in the profession of Industrial Design. Currently, within the profession and in industrial design education, this degree is considered the terminal industrial design degree. The program offers the Master of Industrial Design accredited by NASAD, and ranked among the top graduate programs in the US.

Key facts

Students learn and practice design in a studio environment similar to professional design offices. Students methodically study peoples’ physical and cognitive experiences during their interaction with artifacts and services in order to discover user insights and create innovative solutions. During the design process, students are expected to creatively and critically contemplate the broader impact of their works on society and the world in addition to business and organizational implications.

creative

practical

user-centered

aesthetics- focused

problem-solving

opportunity-exploring designers

design strategists

design leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Studio
Materials & Processes I
Design Methods
Materials & Processes II
Industrial Design Project Preparation
Final Project Studio
Special Topics
Undergraduate Studio
Intermediated Digital Design Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Interview/resume/essays

Proof of English Proficiency

Portfolio may include:

10-15 examples of work
Examples of three-dimensional work
Development sketches to show process and concepts
Photographs, slides or computer output

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

35002 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35002 USD / year

≈ 35002 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13065 USD / year

≈ 13065 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Raleigh

Financing

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