- The Master of Design (MDes) in Industrial 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 making and thinking.
- Its curriculum seeks a bold reimagining of the role and capacity of industrial design and provides a forum for the critical questioning of design theories and methods.
- Students explore, research, conceptualize, develop, and prototype a product/service/system that breaks new ground within the context of industrial design practice.
- The MDes in Industrial Design engages in four fundamental fields of practice: commercial design, responsible design, experimental design, and discursive design.
- The program culminates in a public exhibition of the master's research paper and project.
University Of Illinois - [UIC], Illinois, Chicago - Courses & Fees
Chicago, Illinois
University Public CollegeMaster of Design [M.Des] (Industrial Design)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$23,677/Yr
$23,677 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Final Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Priority Payment Deposit and I20 Documents Submission Deadline | Apr 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $18863 | $18863 |
| Compulsory Fees | $4814 | $4814 |
| Total Fees | $23677 | $23677 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Living Expenses | $11533 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
- The cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
- Students must demonstrate an advanced level of competence in industrial design through their portfolio submission
- Submission of GRE or GMAT score is not required for all master’s programs for 2021.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Scores Required
Required Document List
- There is a two-part application process and two separate locations for the submission of application materials.
- Office of Graduate Admissions online application portal.
- Graduate Application
- Graduate Application Fee $70
- Unofficial Transcript
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (for international students only)
- School of Design Slideroom
- 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. Students who lack competence in computer-aided design will be required to take remedial work. Prerequisites and/or technical experience specific to this field of study may be required prior to entrance.
- CV/Resume Required.
- Letters of Recommendation Three are required.
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Career and Placement after Course
Students who hold a master's degree in industrial design are equipped to pursue professional careers in a variety of industries, including exhibition designer, industrial designer, further education lecturer, secondary school teacher, higher education lecturer, purchasing manager, advertising account executive
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Richard A. Freund International Scholarship | $5000 | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
| SWE Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | $4000 | Yes | N/A |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | $2000 | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
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