MFA

Graphic Design and Media Innovation

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

Image reflecting the subject area of Creative Arts & Design, relating to the program.
New York Institute of Technology university logo

Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    30,240USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What New York Institute of Technology says about their program:

The New York Tech Graphic Design and Media Innovation, M.F.A. is centered on the most up-to-date developments in the field, offering you the opportunity to create cutting-edge conceptual, aesthetic, and innovative visual projects.

Benefitting from a modern curriculum that reflects a shift in focus toward research and design for interactive applications, particularly in media, you’ll learn to apply emerging technologies to visual communication on several levels. In addition, you’ll build a solid foundation of essentials in the industry, from human-computer interaction and data analytics to the core thinking and innovation process.

You’ll develop deep expertise in the most current and relevant aspects of this evolving field, from participatory design to branding strategies to environmental graphic design. And, if you’re interested in a career in academia, you’ll be able to pursue a college-level teaching position at the assistant professor rank due to the classification of the M.F.A. as a terminal degree.

Illustration featuring a variety of academic and scientific symbols, including a graduation cap on top of a profile of Einstein's head, a book, a ruler, a lightbulb, a microscope, a DNA helix, and molecular structure, against a backdrop of a university building with trees and clouds.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Satisfactorily completed high school (secondary school) with at least a B average or a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale

Some additional admission requirements may vary by academic program

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university

English proficiency

  • IELTS Academic

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE

    53

English proficiency waivers

  • Student is native English speaker
  • IB English Literature A HL (Higher Level)

    4

  • IB English Language and Literature A HL (Higher Level)

    4

  • Waived for students who live or were educated in one of the following countries

    American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (Except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Swaziland (Eswatini), Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A 300 to 350 word essay

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Official GRE or GMAT scores, if applicable to program requirements
Illustration of academic elements  representing admission requirements, including a graduation cap, clock, documents, resumes, ID card, a calendar, and a clipboard.

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$44,060 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$29,160 per year

Funding

First-Year Scholarships First-year students are considered for scholarships based on the strength of their applications. Students who apply to New York Tech without SAT/ACT scores will be eligible for scholarships. You may qualify for a first-year scholarship based on your GPA, average, and strength of your application.

  • 3.8+ GPA / 96+ High School Average

    US$26,000+

  • 3.5 – 3.79 GPA / 90.0 – 95.99 High School Average

    US$23,000 to US$25,000

  • 3.20 – 3.49 GPA / 84 – 89.99 High School Average

    us$21,000 to US$23,000

  • 3.00 – 3.19 GPA / 80.0 – 83.99 High School Average

    US$15,000 to US$19,000

Postgraduate Scholarships

Graduate Scholar Award (GSA)

  • Amount

    Up to US$3,000 per year

  • This award recognizes the talents of entering graduate students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement. It consists of up to US$3,000 per-year tuition-only credit for a maximum of three years (six semesters) of continuous full-time enrollment (nine credits). Proration may be available for applicants taking less than nine graduate level credits per semester, but you must register for at least three graduate level credits per semester for this proration.
Illustration of education and financial elements including a graduation cap, trophy, diploma, books, a piggy bank, stacks of cash notes, and coins, representing fees and funding.

What is the cost of living near New York Institute of Technology?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166Range: $3,000 to $5,999
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780Range: $2,000 to $3,800
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229Range: $115 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75Range: $50 to $100
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68Range: $30 to $125
Monthly public transport pass$140Range: $130 to $157
Monthly grocery basket$258Range: $142 to $484
Coffee shop drink$6Range: $4 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23Range: $17 to $25
Gym membership$130Range: $50 to $350

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for New York Institute of Technology

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.