Study Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Industrial Design at Academy of Art University in the USA, School of Industrial Design

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The MFA program offers advanced, practice-driven study in industrial design, with the option to specialize in transportation design. Students address complex design challenges through research, studio work, and industry collaboration, culminating in a thesis that synthesizes their skills, vision, and professional focus. Emphasis is placed on innovation, critical thinking, and mastery of advanced tools and processes, enabling graduates to shape the future of products, systems, and experiences at the highest professional level.

Which department am I in?

School of Industrial Design

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,426.00 per year

Registration Fee - $50/semester after first semester (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Enrollment Fee -$100 – new applicants only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), International Student Services Fee - $300 – on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Student Activity Fee - $30/semester, on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Materials/Supplies - $545/average per semester.

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Academy of Art University

79 New Montgomery St.,

San Francisco,

California,

94105, West, United States