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Visual Design - Ilustration

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MFA
Duration 36 months
Deadline Oct, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Massachusetts, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Visual Design - Ilustration at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a MFA programme in Arts & Design over 36 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 Visual Design - Ilustration 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Visual Design - Ilustration programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Studies in Visual Culture
  2. Media Techniques
  3. 2D Form and Surface
  4. 3D Form and Space Illustration

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution
  • 20 pieces of original art.
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Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth logo

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Massachusetts, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Oct, 2026
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months