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Bachelor of Illustration
University of Wisconsin - Stout
- Menomonie, United States
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors in illustrative practice across digital and analogue media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Illustration to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in exploring illustration
- Contemporary issues in illustration. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Professional illustrator
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: illustration in context
- Exploring illustration
- Contemporary issues in illustration
- Professional context and personal direction
- Storyboarding
- Experimental animation
- Publishing
- Telling stories
- Creative coding and drawing with natural forms.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (and any post-secondary) academic records with English translation
- Passport copy and English proficiency
- BFA majors need a portfolio (12 works
- Essay
- 10 USD fee) for the major
- Teacher-education majors need a 2.75 GPA to advance to licensure.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (and any post-secondary) academic records with English translation; course descriptions for post-secondary coursework
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on the new scale for exams on or after 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 115 (sub-scores 90+)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the program and start term on the official university website. Complete the online application. Submit academic records and English proficiency evidence where required. Provide passport and financial documentation for international study. Complete the required portfolio review at the designated major-entry stage. Review the admission decision. Accept the offer and request the required student visa documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,785 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $5,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Menomonie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art & Design (College of Arts & Human Sciences) |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship can cover 50% of nonresident undergraduate tuition for selected new first-year international applicants demonstrating leadership and intercultural engagement. Award is competitive, with application criteria and exclusions; not automatically available to transfers or every degree. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,785 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $5,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,932 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on the new scale for exams on or after 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 115 (sub-scores 90+). A portfolio is required.