📖Introduction

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has grown to become a prominent educational institution offering a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, NKU provides students with ample opportunities to engage in real-world experiences, internships, and cooperative education, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers.

NKU is renowned for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. The university's dedicated faculty members are known for their expertise and devotion to student success, providing personalized guidance and mentorship. With state-of-the-art facilities, a rich campus life, and a strong sense of community, NKU is dedicated to preparing students to meet the challenges of the modern world and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields and society as a whole.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in 3D Digital Design & VFX at Northern Kentucky University

The continuing growth of computer-generated imagery in fields such as entertainment, game design, health, and other commercial industries offers individual opportunities to work in a creative and technical field. The coursework in this program covers key concepts in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rigging, visual effects (VFX), game art, and animation. The program’s core emphasis is on the application of design thinking towards the development of motion & mechanics, rendering, user-experience, and compositing. Our majors receive intensive hands-on experience to boost their skill development in preparation for being responsive to industry needs, trends, and standards. Students will acquire a well-rounded education addressing important design principles, theories, and philosophies. Show less
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🏫About Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) prides itself on its nurturing and inclusive environment, promoting critical thinking and collaborative engagement. The university's distinguished faculty members are dedicated to providing students with personalized mentorship and guidance, ensuring that they are well-equipped for the challenges of the contemporary workforce. With a focus on real-world experiences, internships, and cooperative education, NKU empowers its students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large, emphasizing the importance of both academic excellence and practical application.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

306 RMB

Tuition fee:

21,096 USD per year

84,384 USD in total

Insurance is 1,530 USD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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