MA

Graphic Design and Digital Media

Learn more about studying Graphic Design and Digital Media as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,953USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Jun, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What State University of New York at Oswego says about their program:

The graphic design and digital media program consists of courses in studio classes, design thesis, history, theory and practice. The curriculum is structured into two tracks, offering students with an undergraduate degree in a related area of study the opportunity to develop a specialization, and offering students from outside of the discipline the opportunity for general study within design to complement an undergraduate degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicant possesses the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma;
  • Applicant demonstrates a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Official transcript showing confirmation of a bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    71

  • Duolingo

    100

  • PTE

    55

  • iTEP

    80% or higher on the final level

  • CPE

    180

  • CAE

    180

  • ISE

    ISE II with minimum of Merit in all categories

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL

    79

  • Duolingo

    105

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • ACT Average score of 19 in both English
  • SAT I (Critical Reading Section) 500
  • SAT I (Evidenced Based Reading and Writing section) 500
  • IGCSE First Language English C
  • IB Higher Level English A Literature 4
  • IB Higher Level English A Language and Literature 4
  • AS Level or A Level English or English Language Subject C
  • Applicant is a citizen of Australia, The Bahamas, Canada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Sierra Leone or the United Kingdom; and
  • Applicant considers him/herself to be a native speaker of English and indicates this on the SUNY or Common Application; and
  • Applicant was instructed entirely in English, at least at the secondary (high school) level.

Postgraduate

  • UG/PG degree taught in English

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Other materials, such as a Gap and College after High School Statement, may also be required on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • All international transcripts require verification via a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation
  • Original bank statement with a bank official’s signature and stamp evidencing sufficient funds for one year AND if supported by a sponsor, a completed SUNY International Student Financial Statement signed and stamped by your sponsor's bank and sponsor
  • Two letters of recommendation
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Fees and funding

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$19,075 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$19,773 per year

  • MBA tuition

    US$20,781 per year

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What is the cost of living near State University of New York at Oswego?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for State University of New York at Oswego

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.