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Master of Visual Communication Design M.F.A

Kent, United States
3.5 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design is offered by the School of Visual Communication Design in the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual Communication Design M.F.A. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Designer
Creative Coordinator
Digital Media Designer
Art Director
Content Designer

Curriculum

Minimum 60 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Graduate Studio in Visual Communication Design
Advanced Research
Character Development and Design: the Human Figure
Information Design
Identity Systems. The programme offers thesis or dissertation credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
Goal statement
Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 94
PTE Academic 65
Duolingo 120

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Visual Communication Design M.F.A. Prepare degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Language evidence
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169, $21,919 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Communication and Information
Department	School of Visual Communication Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	105,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3.5 years.