Masters of Design

Application Fees : US$ 70

1. Academic Qualifications:

   • Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
   • A minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in the previous qualifying degree is generally required. Some programs may have higher academic requirements, such as competitive programs in engineering or business.
      

2. English Language Proficiency: The accepted English language proficiency tests at UC are:

   • DET (Duolingo English Test): Minimum score of 110.
   • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 68.
   • TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) score of 88 or higher.
   • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with no individual band score below 6.0.
   • It's important to note that the English language proficiency requirement may vary based on the program. Some programs may have higher minimum score requirements.
      

3. Credential Evaluation: International applicants are typically required to submit a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, such as NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or WES (World Education Services)

It is important for prospective international postgraduate students to review the specific admission requirements of their intended program at UC, as requirements may vary between programs. 

The University of Cincinnati (UC) offers a range of scholarships to international students to support their academic journey. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership potential, and contributions to the community.

1. Global Scholarship: The Global Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It provides partial tuition coverage for up to four years of study at UC. Selection is highly competitive, and students are evaluated based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement.

2. UC Global Scholarship Plus: The UC Global Scholarship Plus is an enhanced scholarship program that combines the Global Scholarship with additional funding. This provides greater financial support to international undergraduate students, covering a larger portion of their tuition expenses.

3. UC International Excellence Award: The UC International Excellence Award is a merit-based scholarship available to outstanding international undergraduate students. It recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Recipients of this award receive financial support towards their tuition costs.

4. Graduate Student Scholarships: UC offers various scholarships and assistantship opportunities to international graduate students. These scholarships may cover tuition expenses, provide stipends, or offer research or teaching assistant positions. Graduate students are encouraged to explore specific scholarships and assistantship opportunities within their respective departments or programs.

5. Country-Specific Scholarships: UC may offer scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships may be based on academic achievement, financial need, or specific criteria set by donors or sponsoring organizations. Prospective international students are advised to check with the university's financial aid office or international admissions office for country-specific scholarship opportunities.

It's important to note that scholarship availability, criteria, and application processes may vary from year to year. 

Graduates emerge with advanced design skills, a deep understanding of design principles, and the ability to create innovative and user-centered designs. With diverse career prospects in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, UX design, and fashion design, graduates are well-prepared to be creative and influential designers who make a positive impact on the design industry.

1. Graphic Designer: Graduates of the Masters of Design program can pursue careers as graphic designers, creating visual designs for print and digital media, branding, marketing, and communication.

2. Industrial Designer: Some graduates may work as industrial designers, developing innovative product designs for various industries, including consumer products, automotive, and electronics.

3. Interior Designer: Graduates interested in interior design can pursue careers as interior designers, designing functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.

4. UX Designer: With a focus on user experience (UX) design, some graduates may become UX designers, creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences for websites, apps, and software.

5. Fashion Designer: Graduates with a specialization in fashion design may explore careers as fashion designers, creating original clothing and accessory designs for the fashion industry.

6. Interaction Designer: Graduates may choose to work as interaction designers, designing user interfaces and interactive experiences for digital products and services.

7. Design Manager: Some graduates may advance to design management roles, overseeing design teams and projects within design agencies or corporations.

8. Design Educator: The program prepares graduates for careers in design education, teaching design courses at universities, colleges, or art schools.