Overview

Industrial Design students at California College of the Arts create beautiful, meaningful, and sustainable design solutions.

Quick Facts:

Industrial Design students at CCA are forward thinkers dedicated to fostering a sustainable future. With a commitment to positive social impact, they embrace ethical practices known as circular design, which envisions the life cycle of a product across human and natural environments.
You’ll be encouraged to nurture your curiosity, push the boundaries of our industry, and align your values with your professional goals. You’ll graduate as an adaptable design leader ready to navigate evolving technologies and innovate in the global design landscape.
Our Industrial Design program emphasizes inclusion while integrating diverse human sensory experiences and cultural backgrounds alongside critical dialogue on social justice and equity. You’ll learn how core principles such as form follows function and circular design are linked to conversations that place people at the center. And in many of our industry and community partnerships, you’ll engage in meaningful dialogue on themes of diversity and inclusion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Communication 1-4

Modelmaking

Industrial Design 1–5

Materials and Manufacturing

Industrial Design Investigative Studios

Senior Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Industrial Design View 91 other Bachelors in Industrial Design 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application and nonrefundable application fee of $70

Personal essay

High school and/or university transcripts

Letter of recommendation

Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom)

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

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

60864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60864 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60864 USD / year

≈ 60864 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 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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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Oakland

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