Master

Master of Interdisciplinary Design

University of Redlands

Burbank, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one- or two-year master's in which students use design to address cultural and systems questions.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Curriculum

One-year or two-year tracks. Process + Methods foundation studio
Technology + Making in three levels
Design Systems
and upper-term Seminar and Thesis courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent with NACES course-by-course evaluation; transcripts; English proof (TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5
waivable for degrees completed in English); two recommendation letters (not MBA); personal statement or research proposal; resume; portfolio for design programmes. No minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (international equivalent via course-by-course NACES evaluation with certified English translations), Official transcripts, Two recommendation letters (not for MBA), Personal statement or research proposal, Resume/CV, Portfolio for design and architecture programmes, MS Architecture also an interview, GMAT/GRE not required

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58

Other requirements

Portfolio required

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines. Apply online at official website; application fee 50 USD
waiver available. Upload transcripts with NACES evaluation
English score (TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5
waived for degrees taught in English)
recommendation letters (not MBA)
statement
resume
portfolio for design programmes. Accept the offer with the non-refundable commitment deposit. Send passport copy and a one-year bank statement to receive the I-20
then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,076 - $47,620 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Burbank (Los Angeles campus)
Faculty or school	Woodbury School of Design and Media Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.