Study Master of Design at University of Cincinnati in the USA, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Design (MDes) emphasizes systematic approaches for applying research methods to study, define, propose, prototype, and evaluate design projects that respond creatively to complex & open challenges. We prepare our students to take leadership roles in their work after graduation.The Master of Design (MDes) program is an accredited, multidisciplinary experience with a curriculum that is rooted in evidence-based design and design research.The MDes program exists across multiple fields of design, including User-Experience (UX), Communication, Industrial, and Fashion Design. Our students develop systematic solutions to complex problems through rigorous research protocols, research methods for exploration, validation in the design process, and dissemination of research. MDes is considered a ''terminal'' degree in the United States, necessary for teaching positions at the college level.

Which department am I in?

College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$28,394.00 per year

$50 Matriculation fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Uptown West Campus

2600 Clifton Avenue,

Cincinnati,

Ohio,

45221, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A baccalaureate design degree from an accredited college or university, with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA (in a 4.0 grading system)Applicants with English as a second language must have a score of 570 (paper-based) or 230 (computer-based) or 88 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a second language (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.