Masters (MS) in Design in North America
115 masters programmes in design at 54 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,590 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,788 USD and 41,068 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
1–24 of 115 · page 1 of 5
Specialisations within design
Design 95 Art and Design 13 Game Design 7
Universities for design in North America
- Savannah College of Art and Design (11)
- Lindenwood University (10)
- ArtCenter College of Design (6)
- University of Cincinnati (5)
- OCAD University (5)
- Ontario College of Art and Design University (4)
- California Institute of the Arts (4)
- California College of the Arts (4)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (4)
- University of Illinois at Chicago (3)
Masters (MS) in Design in North America: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in North America?
- 115 design masters programmes at 54 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in North America is 31,590 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,788 USD and 41,068 USD per year.
- Can I study design in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the design programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (115 of 115).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 13 of the 115 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study design in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist design programmes for your budget and profile.