MDes in Graphic Design
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

4.0 /5

(5 Reviews)

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Public University
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Overview

UIC`s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers MDes in Graphic Design Degree program. The 2 years course of MDes in Graphic Design is offered by the UIC. To pursue Degree MDes in Graphic Design fees for international students is USD 31028.0. The UIC MDes in Graphic Design requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹26.15 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Highlights

The Master of Design (MDes) in Graphic Design is a two-year degree program focused on an independent master's research project that offers students the opportunity to identify and explore a topic of inquiry with the potential to contribute to broader disciplinary knowledge
The program is equally concerned with thinking and making, Through project-oriented activities that foster analytical competence in research, writing, design history, and image theory, the curriculum is designed to deepen process-oriented skills as applied to typographic form/systems, image-/form-making, documentation/publication design, and digital media design
The MDes in Graphic Design is an international program delivered in Chicago and Basel, Switzerland. Chicago-based students participate in the Basel School of Design summer workshops. The program culminates in a public exhibition of the master's research paper and project

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for MDes in Graphic Design at UIC can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in M.Des at UIC

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#80	National University US News & World Report, 2025
#201	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#365	World University QS, 2025

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MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must hold a Bachelors's degree

At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study

Applicants must demonstrate an advanced level of competence in graphic design through their portfolio submission

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TOEFL

Marks - 92/120
with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

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PTE

Marks - 54/90
with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores

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MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

LOR

Three Letters of Recommendations

CV/Resume Required

Step two

Additional documents required

Unofficial Transcripts
Personal Statement Required
- This statement of purpose should outline the applicant’s current or previous work as relevant to plans and objectives for advanced study; describe professional goals and how these goals were developed; and state why the applicant would like to study in a research-oriented design program
Portfolio
- Applicants must submit a portfolio of no more than 20 images of current work demonstrating proficiency in the area of industrial design
English language proficiency scores
Declaration and Certification of Finances Form

Step three

Start your online application

https://admissions.uic.edu/apply-now

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 5.9 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The University of Illinois provides an optional Payment Plan that allows parents/students to spread payment of anticipated tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board expenses over 6 installments for the Fall and Spring semesters
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $40 will be charged per semester

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Apr

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,14,729

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,80,004
Insurance	INR 1,17,472
Student Fees	INR 1,94,495
Total approximate fees	INR 13,91,971

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

MDes in Graphic Design
at
UIC

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Vibe of Campus

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Friendly
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Student Views

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.3

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4

Value for money4

Public transportation5

Safety3.3

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.3

Shobhit Srivastava Verified Icon

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2021

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

It’s a fun filled and academically driven college.

Tips: The students should know that there are a lot of facilities available on campus for students to access. Ranging from academic to non-academic and extracurricular, so to be involved in any of them the students should know that they can reach out to the faculty as well.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2023Read more

Rohan Rajesh Wangikar Verified Icon

MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

Moving here has been smooth

Tips: The transition from India to moving here has been good. I experienced no cultural shift as there are many Indians here as well. The staff provides no special facilities as such for Indian students but there are orientations. One should know where to stay and what areas to avoid in Chicago. What courses to go for is an important decision. Also, an internship requires extra fees. College students should know about the UIC global situation. No prior courses are required to settle into this course.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Business Analytics/MS in Management Information Systems - Batch of 2025

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

3.1

The college is good but the quality has deteriorated over time.

Tips: The University of Illinois at Chicago is good. The faculty works hard to give students the best education possible, even though fee waivers have been removed and the dean of CBA has changed, which has affected funding a lot. On-campus positions are good, and every student gets one in the end. The campus atmosphere is excellent. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation system here is excellent. There is no place you can't reach with the public transport. With both metro and buses, things only get easier. The only downside is that safety is a concern. There are too many homeless people and gun violence is very high, so you have to be on your toes at all times.

Dislikes (Internships): The market is bad right now, and students are having a hard time getting internships. Even experienced students are finding it difficult to land one. The college doesn't provide much support to help students get internships, but the market has improved recently and is looking positive at the moment.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024Read more

Gargi

MS in Construction Engineering and Management - Batch of 2024

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

2.6

University is amazing, but don’t be a Global Student.

Tips: Never apply through Shiksa or any other agency and become a Global Student. I joined UIC via SHIKSHA and I am a research assist currently with 100% tuition waiver, but that was taken away from me only because I am a global student, who did not pay application fees.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023Read more

Himanshu

Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies - Batch of 2023

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

4.4

Best campus I have ever seen in my life.

Tips: Students should have good ettiquetes and better english speaking and understanding. Students should have better skills to enjoy in good way. Students should have quality to attract fellow students to make good friends and explore things in the campus.

Likes (Internships): We get so many internships before the final exams. We get internships on the basis of practicals and skills that we have. We get paid internships also to manage expenses of daily routine. We also get apprrciation certificate from the companies to make better CV.

Dislikes (Student Life): Students face more stress and do not enjoy much. Students face stress of exams, internals, practicals, and more over curricular activities. They are bounded by these things ispite of enjoying college life and exploring new things, people and places.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2022Read more

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