Bachelor of Graphic Design
- Livonia, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Graphic Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school or college transcripts (school stamped and sealed)
- English test (TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- MET 51)
- Financial statement for the F-1 I-20
- Passport copy. Typical admitted first-year profile is a 2.8 high school GPA (not a stated minimum).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the international requirements and deadline for your term: Fall April 1
- Winter October 1
- Summer February 1 for overseas applicants on the official website. Apply online at official website Send official school-stamped transcripts
- English test results (TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105 or MET 51)
- A financial statement for the I-20 and a passport copy. If below the English minimum
- Take Madonna's English placement test. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,600 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Livonia campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Graphic Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,600 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,006 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

