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    Design M.F.A

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    Minneapolis, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $57,232.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    6
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 60-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232.

    About the program

    The program focuses on relationships between humans and designed environments in the graphic design track, addressing theory, research, and application from arts and social sciences. Areas include graphic design history, theory, critical narrative, design creativity, color and design, user-centered design, design authorship, data visualization, and interactive design.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum accepted TOEFL scores are: Reading Subscore: 19, Writing Subscore: 21, Total Score: 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum accepted IELTS scores are: Reading Subscore: 6.5, Writing Subscore: 6.5, Total Score: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    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 Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232 across 60 required credits.
    Is Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 3 years and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: preferred 3.0 GPA
    How large is the Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Design M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 6 students per cohort.