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    Master of Design

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    Chicago, USMDesIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $101,792.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    54%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    31
    Cohort
    students
    54
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology is a 54-credit, 2-year, in-person MDes program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $101,792 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year program where students build offerings and service systems addressing complex business, civic, and social challenges through collaborative projects, prototyping, and critique. Eighty percent of the curriculum consists of electives allowing students to customize their path.

    Focus: coursework

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 24, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not require a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score for the MDes program. However, if you have a GRE or GMAT score you would like to submit, we are happy to include that in your application evaluation.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min We do not require a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score for the MDes program. However, if you have a GRE or GMAT score you would like to submit, we are happy to include that in your application evaluation.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum TOEFL score accepted is 100. The minimum IELTS total score accepted is 7.5. All applicants with lower scores may be admitted with additional English + Design requirements.
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum TOEFL score accepted is 100. The minimum IELTS total score accepted is 7.5. All applicants with lower scores may be admitted with additional English + Design requirements.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $150,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $47,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology is $101,792 across 54 required credits.
    Is Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 54 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    Is Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.