Undergraduate academic requirements
Pathway programs
- Minimum GPA
2.5
Undergraduate
- Must be completing your country’s pre-university education (equivalent to U.S. 12th grade) before arriving for the fall/spring semester
- Minimum GPA
3.0
Learn more about studying Graphic Design as an international student.

What Adelphi University says about their program:
This degree is an ideal launchpad for a career in graphic design, from UX/UI to editorial, publication, motion graphics, animation or infographic design. You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamentals of design, image and typography and learn to solve a wide range of design problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the creative, technical, theoretical and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in any professional design environment.
Study with practicing graphic design professionals—including a multidisciplinary design studio owner and an expert in brand strategy—who will introduce you to some of the most prestigious design practices in New York City. Learn by doing in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art digital imaging labs and extensive studio space. Gain invaluable professional experience and make key industry connections by completing real-world design projects for Adelphi University and local clients.

Pathway programs
2.5
Undergraduate
3.0
Master's Accelerator Program
Undergraduate
6.5
80
54
110
4.5
B2 First
Academic Accelerator Program
68 to 79 (no band below 14)
5.5 to 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
3.5 (no band below 3.0)
B2 First (no subscore below 155)
Master's Accelerated Program (MAP)
68 (no band below 14)
5.5 (no band below 5.0)
3.5 (no band below 3.0)
B2 First No subscore below 155
TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Online scores are accepted
Undergraduate
Pathway Programs
Undergraduate

from USD $46,394 per year
USD$46,394 per year
from USD$29,674 per year
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50% tuition scholarships.
Adelphi University will be offering two first-time university students who are not US citizens or permanent residents and who have attended high school outside of the US.
Undergraduate international students are eligible for merit, talent and athletic scholarships. All undergraduate applicants are reviewed for a scholarship recommendation once a complete application is submitted. There is no separate scholarship application. Candidates are generally notified within three weeks of their acceptance letter.

| 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).
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.