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Master of Industrial Design
University of Illinois Chicago
- Chicago, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Four-year design degree in product, Furniture and systems design.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Industrial Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year programme. Year 1: form and structure
- Drawing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Consumer and commercial product design
- Furniture design
- Systems and service design
- Emerging technologies
- Interaction design
- Health and wellness products
- Automotive and transportation design
- Toy design
Curriculum
- Four-year programme. Year 1: form and structure
- Drawing
- Communicating through form
- Visual and material culture. Year 2: emerging technology
- 3D drawing
- Materials
- Design theory. Year 3: design for health
- Design research
- Experience design
- Professional preparation. Year 4: major design project shown at GradEx
- Minors possible.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
- Programme materials
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or comparable degree from a recognised institution abroad) by the start of the term, Some programmes require a master or professional degree, Programme-required materials (GRE/GMAT, Statement, Letters)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 130
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
- Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
- English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
- The applicable IELTS score
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
- Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,568 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $180 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Architecture, Design, And the Arts |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 64 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,568 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 130. A portfolio is required.