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International Direct - Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago campus — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 34,892
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description International direct admission to UIC Global is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so you can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future. As an international direct student at UIC Global, you’ll receive: Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests Guidance from academic advisors and mentors Career development and networking opportunities Intensive classes with domestic students Graphic design makes ideas visible. It is a nuanced visual language that conveys concrete ideas by abstract means, combining the art of typography with the skillful rendering of signs, symbols, and images. Graphic designers vocalize thought, solicit engagement, influence behavior, stage a dialectic, facilitate connection, provoke a response. Students of graphic design learn its formal principles and acquire the skills necessary to engage these principles in practice. They learn to look—a faculty of vision—and to see—a faculty of the mind. They learn discernment; to excise the trivial from the significant. Students learn to communicate visually—and compellingly—in the service of a greater public and, potentially, the greater good. The School of Design at UIC is an established leader in design education. Students benefit from engagement with faculty recognized for excellence in their fields, and from the dynamic urban setting that is Chicago, with its thriving design community, exceptional cultural institutions, and penchant for invention. Students also enjoy ready access to the resources of a leading research university. Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design prepares students for professional practice. Curricula builds from skill-based instruction in 2D and 3D form-making toward advanced courses in Interdisciplinary Product Development and New Media Design, culminating in a senior thesis. The academic rigor and creative innovation of UIC Design is recognized by design-savvy employers in Chicago and beyond.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 34,892
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
20 July 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chicago campus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

1200 West Harrison Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1982, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is located in the heart of Chicago, one of America’s most vibrant cities, famous for its iconic architecture, numerous museums and diverse economy. Chicago is a national higher education destination, where more than a quarter-million students study at the city’s 50+ colleges and universities. It is also a living laboratory for business, politics, art, architecture, culture, religion, racial and ethnic diversity, urban issues, education and health. It is local and global, urban and green, relaxed and frenetic, cultured and down to earth,...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.