As part of our mission to nurture a diverse and global student body, the English + Design program allows talented international designers to pursue a graduate degree at IIT Institute of Design (ID). This unique program of study combines English for Special Purpose (ESP) instruction with graduate level design education.

Curriculum + Courses

*Design electives that can be modified with approval of faculty and advisors.

• Students with TOEFL scores between 80-100 may be required to enroll in the English + Design program.
• For those students with TOEFL less than 80 or equivalent, IIT offers intensive English programs. Learn more.

Timing

• The program is taught over two semesters, concurrently with MDes coursework
• Students in the ESP + Design program complete 18 additional credit hours of instruction while pursuing their design courses. This adds one semester total to the standard MDes program.

Costs

Learn more about Fellowships + Financial Aid

*estimated