Program Overview
The Design at Cornell University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- architectural design
- theory and criticism of architecture (minor)
- urban design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- Two recommendations
- Transcripts: Submit completed and official transcripts from each college or university previously attended to the field to which you are applying. If it is against an institution\'s policy to send transcripts to the applicant, the transcripts can be mailed by the school directly to the field to which you are applying.
- GRE general test for all
- Portfolio of creative work (Post-Professional M.Arch applicants only)
- Statement of purpose (A one- or two-page statement)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 73,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
