BFA

Graphic Design

Learn more about studying Graphic Design as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,500USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Jun, Aug

Program overview

What Auburn University at Montgomery says about their program:

Graphic designers communicate ideas that influence, inform, and captivate consumers. They are talented artists using a range of highly creative techniques in their graphic designs. Before they are out in the workplace, however, they need a place to grow, learn, and develop talent and perspective. That place is the BFA concentration in Graphic Design at AUM.

If you crave creativity and problem solving, you are just what this profession needs. Graphic Design increasingly uses Augmented Reality (AR), User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) in the construction of websites and mobile applications (apps). At AUM, faculty strive to put students at the forefront of design technique.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Undergraduate

  • High School Diploma

Pathway programs Even if you do not fully meet all the requirements for admission to AUM, you can take the Bridge Program. This program is designed for students who meet specific academic criteria to enroll them in courses structured to prepare them for full admission. Qualifications required:

  • 2.3 to 2.99 unweighted high school GPA, without test scores or
  • 2.00 to 2.29 unweighted high school GPA, with minimum 18 ACT or 940 SAT scores or
  • Graduated high school more than three years ago with 2.0 to 2.29 unweighted high school GPA or
  • GED score between 450 to 499

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • TOEFL PBT

    500

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Cambridge English Exams

    CEFR Level B2

  • Duolingo

    100

  • PTE

    44

  • iTEP

    3.7

English proficiency waivers

  • ACT

    18 with a sub-score of 18 on the English section

  • SAT

    SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Critical Math only) is 860 with a sub-score of 450 on the Critical Reading section

  • International students who have satisfactorily completed 24 semester credit hours or the equivalent of AUM English composition requirements at an accredited U.S. college or university
  • International students who have satisfactorily completed a United States secondary diploma, a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, or are citizens of a country where English is the predominantly native language. Countries included in this exception are

    Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Solomon Island, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and United Kingdom

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academics transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English)
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$22,546 per year

Funding

International Undergrad AUM Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$8,000 (US$2,000 per year)

  • Requirements

    High school GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or one of the following language test scores: 68 or higher on TOEFL IBT, 520 or higher on TOEFL ITP OR PBT, 6.0 on IELTS. Transfer/Exchange students: Grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Current students: 3.00 cumulative AUM grade-point average

International Undergrad Warhawk Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$16,000 (US$4,000 per year)

  • Requirements

    High school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale or one of the following language test scores: 76 or higher on TOEFL IBT, 540 or higher on TOEFL ITP OR PBT, 6.5 on IELTS. Transfer/Exchange students: Grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale. Current students: 3.25 cumulative AUM grade-point average

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What is the cost of living near Auburn University at Montgomery?

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

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Auburn University at Montgomery

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.

USA student visa requirements