Overview

With North Park University's Graphic Design degree some of the world’s most renowned art museums are just a train ride away. The city of Chicago offers many internship opportunities, evocative public art installations and architectural styles, access to professional artists, and a range of gallery and museum field experiences.

During your junior year, you will receive direct feedback on your work to date from faculty and your peers, plus mentoring on how to focus your efforts going forward. Throughout your time at North Park, faculty will take this type of vested interest in you and your goals.

Career

Senior art majors who concentrate in graphic design participate in the Senior Show during their final semester. You’ll create an artist’s statement and cohesive body of work. You will professionally display your work publicly in the Carlson Tower Art Gallery. This will become part of your portfolio in your job search.

Our program requires students who concentrate in graphic design to participate in an internship, which will help build your resume and portfolio. Faculty will help you find an internship that suits your interests. Students have held internships at advertising agencies, small graphic design firms, nonprofit organizations, and other institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graphic Design
Photography
Advanced Graphic Design
Digital Illustration Lab
Digital Imaging Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Online Application (No Application Fee)

Official transcripts must be submitted to North Park by a high school principal, administrator, teacher, or counselor.

Academic recommendations are letters written and submitted by a current or former teacher attesting to your academic abilities within the classroom.

SAT or ACT tests are optional and not required for admission.

We require international students to submit proof of English proficiency.

Essay

International students studying in the United States will require visa sponsorship.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 USD / year
Out-of-State

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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