BA/BFA

Graphic Design

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    47,270USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

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.

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Admission requirements

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

Postgraduate academic requirements

Master's Accelerator Program

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • PTE Academic

    54

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    4.5

  • CAE

    B2 First

Academic Accelerator Program

  • TOEFL iBT

    68 to 79 (no band below 14)

  • IELTS

    5.5 to 6.0 (no band below 5.0)

  • ITEP

    3.5 (no band below 3.0)

  • CAE

    B2 First (no subscore below 155)

Master's Accelerated Program (MAP)

  • TOEFL iBT

    68 (no band below 14)

  • IELTS

    5.5 (no band below 5.0)

  • ITEP

    3.5 (no band below 3.0)

  • CAE

    B2 First No subscore below 155

TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Online scores are accepted

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student comes from native English speaking country
  • Attended US High School for 3+ years (student can be test optional)
  • SAT EWR of 550 or higher
  • Attended a British/American/Canadian/Australian curriculum school where the medium of instruction is English
  • ELS 112 must present a certificate (Not grade report. Student must pass)

Documents required

Pathway Programs

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Personal statement or essay
  • Résumé
  • Course by course evaluation
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from USD$47,270 to USD$47,530 per year

  • Academic accelerator (pathway)

    USD$49,252 per program

  • Master's accelerator (pathway)

    from USD$29,674 per program

Funding

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  • Amount

    50% tuition scholarships.

  • Requirements

    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.

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Visa requirements for Adelphi University

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