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Master of Industrial Design
- Ames, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Four-year design degree in product, Furniture and systems design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 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 equivalent to a US bachelor's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Programme may set higher; GRE/GMAT in most programmes; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised institution, Equivalent to a US bachelor's (WES/ECE/IEE evaluation accepted)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the Graduate College minimum requirements and your programme's requirements and deadline. Create an Admissions MyAccount and apply online with a permanent international mailing address. Pay the 100 USD application fee by credit card. Upload transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- English test scores
- GRE/GMAT if the programme requires it
- 2-3 letters of reference. Accept your offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,439, $23,805 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ames |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design |
| Department | Industrial Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,439, $23,805 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53.