Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Design in Chicago United States | Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Design at IIT Institute of Design stands as a premier graduate program for aspiring educators and researchers in human-centered design. As the first U.S. institution to confer a Ph.D. in design and the nation's sole graduate-exclusive design school, IIT Institute of Design (ID) has played a pivotal role in shaping design's trajectory and showcasing its vital impact across societies, institutions, and global systems.
Graduates of ID's Ph.D. program now head distinguished design departments at universities worldwide and hold influential positions in international corporations. Through dedicated investigation in focused disciplines, our scholars engage directly with cutting-edge, design-driven initiatives.
The program's research requirements intensify throughout the student's academic journey, culminating in a dissertation that must offer meaningful, novel additions to the field's body of knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a graduate degree with a minimum of 32 credit hours and are required to submit three letters of recommendation, a portfolio, statement of interest, and a resume or curriculum vitae. There is no minimum work experience requirement, although two to four years of professional experience is preferred. ID considers full-time internships, volunteer work, and freelance projects as formal work experience. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for any applicant with an undergraduate degree from an institution where the primary language of instruction is not English. A GRE or GMAT score is also required.
GPA-3
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
GPA-3
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Tuition
USD
32,040