Best Master in Design Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Design ImpactGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹27.82L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.15L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹13.99L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Computation for Design and O...TOEFL100₹66.15L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#3	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.78L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹11.31L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Design EngineeringGRE updated292TOEFL90₹44.78L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)
#4	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.88L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	M.L.AIELTS7.0PTE54₹4.88L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.52L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas ₹29.71L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹29.04L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting and Analytics Apply Now College of Business, Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Management Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ₹16.1L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.54L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹35.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now
#5	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.17L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living: ₹22.02L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated322IELTS7PTE70₹37.17L/Yr $43,543 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(2 Users)
#6	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.67L/Yr ($57,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Bioengineering Innovation an...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹48.67L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)
#7	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.76L/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.A DesignIELTS7PTE70₹17.76L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)
#8	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.66L/Yr ($26,542/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Design ScienceIELTS6.5₹22.66L/Yr $26,542 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#9	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.78L/Yr ($43,083/Yr)Living: ₹11.77L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.Des₹35.86L/Yr $42,000 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#10	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.39L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Arch in Design ComputingTOEFL92PTE61₹26.39L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025

#11	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.23L/Yr ($26,043/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Urban DesignGRE updated318TOEFL95₹17.68L/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(6 Users)
#12	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.63L/Yr ($24,166/Yr)Living: ₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	Master of Interior Design post-p...IELTS6.5₹19.76L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)
#13	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Design and InnovationGRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.77L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)
#14	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹65.85L/Yr ($77,132/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.A Design EngineeringTOEFL90₹65.85L/Yr $77,132 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.8/10(1 User)
#15	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.99L/Yr ($52,699/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹44.99L/Yr $52,699 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)
#16	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated298TOEFL84₹49.99L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)
#17	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S DesignTOEFL79PTE59₹25.49L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#18	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.29L/Yr ($14,397/Yr)Living: ₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.F.A DesignGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.29L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#19	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.55L/Yr ($65,070/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Learning and DesignGRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹55.55L/Yr $65,070 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#20	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.51L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Additive Manufacturing and D...₹28.51L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#21	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.59L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.59L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#22	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.73L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.Des Interior DesignGRE updated308IELTS6₹25.73L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)
#23	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.42L/Yr ($27,431/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	M.S Industrial DesignDuolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹21.51L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)
#24	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.67L/Yr ($59,348/Yr)Living: ₹22.73L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Experience DesignGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹47.29L/Yr $55,400 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)
#25	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.1L/Yr ($18,863/Yr)Living: ₹10.65L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	M.Des Graphic DesignGRE updated318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.1L/Yr $18,863 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)
#26	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.53L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.A Interaction DesignGRE updated314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.53L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)
#27	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.11L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.93L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A DesignIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.11L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)
#28	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.67L/Yr ($27,722/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Interior DesignGRE updated298IELTS7₹23.67L/Yr $27,722 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)
#29	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.57L/Yr ($29,953/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.A Graphic DesignGMAT610TOEFL79PTE53₹25.57L/Yr $29,953 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)
#30	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.29L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living: ₹11.59L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.DesGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE63₹25.29L/Yr $29,628 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(3 Users)
#31	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17L/Yr ($19,912/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A Interaction DesignTOEFL80PTE60₹16.51L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#32	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.34L/Yr ($44,910/Yr)Living: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Theater/DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.34L/Yr $44,910 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#33	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.95L/Yr ($33,906/Yr)Living: ₹11.2L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Graphic DesignGRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹28.95L/Yr $33,906 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#34	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.25L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.A Interior DesignGMAT300IELTS6.5₹29.25L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)
#35	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.75L/Yr ($14,940/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	M.A Textiles, Merchandising, and...₹12.75L/Yr $14,940 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#36	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.61L/Yr ($56,940/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.A Interaction DesignTOEFL79₹48.61L/Yr $56,940 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)
#37	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.58L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.S Aerospace Engineering - Spac...IELTS7₹30.58L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)
#38	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.25L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A Graphic Design₹25.25L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	--
#39	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.2L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A Design StudiesTOEFL79PTE58₹24.2L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#40	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.14L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.6L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Learning DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.14L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#41	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.6L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.S Design and Technical Product...₹14.6L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#42	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.82L/Yr ($20,877/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	M.A Interior DesignGRE updated320TOEFL79₹17.82L/Yr $20,877 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#43	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,880/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.A Design (Concentration in Vis...IELTS7PTE65₹23.8L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#44	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.71L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.67L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.A DesignGRE updated307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.71L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#45	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.89L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.41L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.A Sound DesignTOEFL79PTE53₹11.89L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 3 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#46	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.23L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Visual Communication DesignDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.23L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#47	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.07L/Yr ($25,854/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Textile, Fashion Merchandisi...TOEFL79PTE53₹22.07L/Yr $25,854 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#48	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.23L/Yr ($15,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.81L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	M.S Structural Engineering Analy...₹13.23L/Yr $15,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#49	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.43L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.43L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.09L/Yr ($28,224/Yr)Living: ₹7.4L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	M.A Studio Art & DesignTOEFL79PTE58₹24.09L/Yr $28,224 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)