Overview

The five-year programme in industrial and interaction design, which leads to the professional degree, bachelor of industrial design (B.I.D.), is noted for combining theory and practice, taking a process-oriented approach, and focusing on social and environmental responsibility. It is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and exceeds the educational minimums recommended by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

The Industrial and Interaction Design programme from Syracuse University consists of courses in design theory and practice, as well as support courses in the humanities, the physical and natural sciences, and the behavioral and social sciences. The responsive curriculum maintains a balance between technical, aesthetic, and humanistic aspects and keeps pace with the leading edge of design technology by anticipating developments in the field.

Key Facts

Explore emerging technologies and apply best practices to create design solutions that respond to the needs of people and the planet.

Enjoy the professional studio facilities, shared computer labs, printing lab and fabrication lab at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse in downtown Syracuse.

Engage with fellow design students and industry professionals as a member of the active student chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

Get involved in Intelligence ++, an innovative, interdisciplinary initiative at the University focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, design and community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial & Interaction Design

Production Processes: Metals

Human Factors For Designers

Symbology and Semiotics in Industrial Design

History of Modern Design: 1850–Present

Design, Cultural Traditions and the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

User Experience Design Human Computer Interaction View 104 other Bachelors in Human Computer Interaction in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

If you have completed academic work outside the U.S. you must also provide official academic credentials as well as English translations of the documents. If only one document is available, we will accept notarized or certified copies of the original document. If translations are needed, it is your responsibility to have the credentials translated by a reputable translation and evaluation service.
Syracuse University will not provide translations for you. A key to the marking system or grading scale should also be included if it is not indicated on the transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Out-of-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66580 USD / year

≈ 66580 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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