Bachelor of Graphic Design
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- Dartmouth, 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: 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
- Sealed secondary transcripts with at least three years of grades
- Translated into English
- SAT/ACT optional
- Recommendation and essay optional
- Portfolio or audition for visual and performing arts (not Art History)
- Transfers need a foreign credit evaluation.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 53
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: rolling
- fall July 15
- spring December Apply online with the Common App or the UMass Dartmouth application and pay the 60 USD fee. Send sealed official transcripts translated into English and English scores (TOEFL 79
- the applicable IELTS score
- Duolingo 105
- PTE . SAT/ACT and essay are optional. Visual and performing arts applicants submit a portfolio or audition. After admission receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with a bank statement showing at least 54
- 000 USD.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,415 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Dartmouth campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international first-year undergraduates with at least a 2.75 high-school GPA are considered for merit scholarships of USD 10,000–15,500 per academic year. Eligible international transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA may receive USD 10,000 per year, Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
Eligible international first-year undergraduates with at least a 2.75 high-school GPA are considered for merit scholarships of USD 10,000–15,500 per academic year. Eligible international transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA may receive USD 10,000 per year, Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $36,415 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,488 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 53. A portfolio is required.
Eligible international first-year undergraduates with at least a 2.75 high-school GPA are considered for merit scholarships of USD 10,000–15,500 per academic year. Eligible international transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA may receive USD 10,000 per year, Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA.