Bachelor of Graphic Design
University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio, 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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 transcript in English (transfer: college transcripts plus course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign credits)
- Cumulative GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for unconditional admission
- Proof of English proficiency
- Passport copy
- Proof of financial support.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEIC 650
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge C1
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Proof of Financial Support
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Broadway Campus, San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Media and Design |
| Department | Graphic Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | First-degree international freshmen are automatically considered for academic scholarships of 9,000 to 22,000 USD per year (Fall 2026 values). Eligibility is based on high-school GPA; renewal requires good academic progress and other conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
First-degree international freshmen are automatically considered for academic scholarships of 9,000 to 22,000 USD per year (Fall 2026 values). Eligibility is based on high-school GPA; renewal requires good academic progress and other conditions.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $40,200 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 650, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.
First-degree international freshmen are automatically considered for academic scholarships of 9,000 to 22,000 USD per year (Fall 2026 values). Eligibility is based on high-school GPA; renewal requires good academic progress and other conditions.