Undergraduate academic requirements
- High School transcript or diploma or equivalent. If necessary, include a copy that has been professionally translated to English.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent.
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee20,190USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- QS RankingNot QS Ranked
Program overview
What Purdue University Northwest says about their program:
We live in a visual society. Purdue University Northwest’s communication degree with a concentration in visual communication design gives students the opportunity to explore the visual world. Visual communicators combine words, images and ideas in original ways to convey information.
The Visual Communication Design concentration teaches students various techniques for creative expression and visual problem-solving. Students transform ideas into engaging graphics, exploring digital and traditional forms of artistic production.
Courses integrate design, art and communication, providing opportunities to develop a competitive design portfolio that fits any creative vision.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- A completed four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (“B”) on a 4.0 scale (some departments may require higher).
English Proficiency
Undergraduate
- TOEFL iBT
79
- TOEFL PBT
550
- IELTS
6.5
- Duolingo
100
Postgraduate
- TOEFL iBT
80
- TOEFL PBT
550
- IELTS
6.5
- Duolingo
115
English Proficiency Waivers
- If you earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree within the last 36 months from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the native language, you may be exempted.
Entry Requirements
Program specific: College of Business (direct admission): SAT CR+M 850–900 and overall GPA ≥ 2.20 (hospitality & tourism: GPA ≥ 2.00).
Documents Required
Undergraduate:
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Financial Documentation
Postgraduate:
- Academic Transcripts & Degree Certificates
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose & Personal History Statement
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Test Scores (Program-Dependent)
- Financial Support Documents
Scholarships at Purdue University Northwest
No scholarships currently available
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Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
from US$19,340 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from US$13,892 per year
What is the cost of living near Purdue University Northwest?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $850 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $717 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $163 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $93 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $42 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $173 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $14 |
| Gym membership | $36 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Purdue University Northwest
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