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USD 50636

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

Application Fee

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60 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

IIT Institute of Design's Doctor of Philosophy in Design is a top-rated graduate program for those seeking to teach or conduct fundamental research in the field of human-centered design. The first in the United States to offer a Ph.D. in design—and the only design school in the country devoted completely to graduate students—IIT Institute of Design (ID) has been instrumental in determining design’s future and demonstrating its significant role in cultures, organizations, and nations.

ID’s Ph.D. alumni have gone on to lead noted design programs at universities all over the world and practice at global corporations. By pursuing rigorous research in specialized areas, our candidates directly participate in some of today’s most exciting design-focused work.

The research component of the program grows as the student progresses. A dissertation created from this work should make a substantial and original contribution to design knowledge.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Master's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    500 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    50636

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 100

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Merit Based and Need based

    Scholarship Information

    Illinois Tech offers competitive scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate level. Most of our scholarships are merit-based and do not require an additional application. We offer limited need-based scholarship at undergraduate level.

    Amount/ Range

    • 1000 USD to 15000 USD

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