NC Art and DesignNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Required.

CV or resume

Required.

Portfolio

Portfolio of design/creative work.

Recommendation letters x 3

Via Graduate School application.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From prior institutions.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; College of Design graduate admissions; track depends on prior design background.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Design or related creative background preferred; Track 3 available for other undergraduate majors.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Optional; GRE not required for most College of Design programs.