Bachelor of Graphic Design
- Salt Lake City, United States
- 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): 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
- Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts
- No prior college study (otherwise transfer)
- SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled
- GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants)
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,232 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Fine Arts |
| Department | Graphic Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Scholarships
International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible.
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The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,232 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.
International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible.