Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

At Pennsylvania Western University, we pride ourselves on our 100-year history of instruction in the visual arts and art education. In addition, our Art Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), which sets national standards for excellence in the field.

With the Woodworking and Furniture Design program from Pennsylvania Western University you'll gain experience using a wide variety of hand and power tools, completing assignments on topics such as chair design, box and cabinet construction, bending wood and designing for production.

Learn by studying the work of major designers and artists, then develop your own designs through sketching, model making and creating full-scale drawings. You can apply for a variety of internships and make professional connections as you travel to attend conferences, view exhibitions and visit professional furniture design studios.

Throughout the process, professors will emphasize creative problemsolving, craftsmanship and innovation in design so you will be well-prepared for a career in the woodworking and furniture design field.

There is no portfolio review prior to admission. Just bring your passion for the arts and a desire to work hard in a multidisciplinary, highly supportive environment.

How Edinboro stands out

The Art Department at Edinboro is one of the largest in the country and meets the same rigorous standards as the finest art programs in the nation.

As a student, you'll not only gain technical expertise in the field of woodworking and furniture design, you'll also acquire transferrable skills that will help you succeed in every facet of your career. To ensure your success, you will:

Work in a well-equipped studio that allows you to employ a wide variety of design and construction processes.

Observe demonstrations of new techniques and in-progress design reviews.

Be surrounded by a supportive peer group and faculty who are engaged in the development of your talents.

Participate in critiques that encourage you to push your work in new and unexplored directions.

Join the Wood Club and visit professional artists' studios and exhibitions and attend conferences and workshops to supplement your coursework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two Dimensional Design

Three Dimensional Design

Wood/Furniture

Intermediate Wood/Furniture

Advanced Wood/Furniture

Metals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

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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

Official transcripts, sent directly to Edinboro from the high school attended. If applicable, also include official exam results and evidence of graduation.

Official test scores of English proficiency includes the Test of English as a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, GTEC CBT exam, Pearson Test of English or STEP-EIKEN.

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Additional items may be requested after review of application and transcript(s).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Out-of-State

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Online $8,154 per year

Living costs

Edinboro

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

How Edinboro stands out

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Edinboro

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