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Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Design (MDes)

Deadline: Feb 20, 2026 (priority Dec 1, 2025) (Fall 2026 cycle) | Application fee: $100

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Program info

Length
2 year
Total tuition
$101,952 / 2 year (2026-27)
Location
Chicago, IL
Class size
45 people / year
Commitment
full-time
Founded in
1937
STEM
Yes

Admission requirements

Required
GPA3
Required
SOPStatement of interest (500-2,000 words)
Required
ResumeRequired
Required
Recommendation3 letters
Required
TOEFL100
Required
IELTS7.5
Not required
GRENot required
Not required
GMATNot required
Not required
PortfolioOptional
Not required
Programming skillNot required
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Master of Design (MDes) at Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL) takes 2 years, full-time. Total tuition is $101,952 / 2 year (2026-27). Portfolio is optional. International applicants need a TOEFL of 100. Application deadline: Feb 20, 2026 (priority Dec 1, 2025) (Fall 2026 cycle).

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