Bachelor of Graphic Design
- New York, 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 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 transcripts and proof of graduation
- passport
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 90). The catalog also asks for an entrance exam or SAT/ACT scores from high school applicants.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 43
- TOEIC 575
- Cambridge B2 First
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary-school transcripts
- Graduation or completion certificate
- Passport copy
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the program and international admission requirements. Complete the international student application. Submit official transcripts and proof of English proficiency. Pay the application fee. Provide financial documents. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit to begin the immigration-document process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,430 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | NYC Midtown |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Professional Studies |
| Department | Graphic Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,430 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,505 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 43, TOEIC 575, Cambridge B2 First.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

