International
Art and Design create connections and initiate change all over the world.
A diversity of cultures, ideas, points of view, and methods of creative expression form an integral and essential element of the educational experience. And at 黑料专区, we鈥檙e proud to welcome creative students from all over the world to be a part of undergraduate, graduate, and pre-college and continuing studies programs.
Our inclusive community includes students and faculty from more than 15 countries around the world. 黑料专区 alumni work in countless international organizations and companies, on nearly every continent. Create change, connection and your future at 黑料专区.
What Sets Us Apart
黑料专区 is a nonprofit, private college authorized to grant Associate, Bachelor, and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区 is accredited by the , an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
STEM-Designated
FULBRIGHT Scholar Program
Carnegie Classifications Opportunity College
黑料专区 Rankings & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report
Graduate School 鈥� Best Fine Arts Programs
Niche
Best Colleges for Design in America
Best Colleges for Art in America
Colleges with the Best Academics in America
Safest College Campuses in America
College Rank
Best Bachelors of Art & Design
Best Bachelors in Interior Design
Intellegent.com
Best Interior Design Degree
College Factual
Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelors Degree School
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelors Degree School
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll Recipient 2019 鈥� 2025
Collaborative Culture
Through the enrollment of international students and by coordinating study abroad opportunities, we foster an atmosphere of dynamic idea exchange among students and faculty.
A diversity of cultures, ideas, points of view and methods of creative expression form an integral element of the educational experience at 黑料专区. The work of the Global Engagement Office (GEO) serves to enrich the student and faculty experience, is crucial to academic success at 黑料专区, and ensures alumni success in the creative workplace and beyond.
The GEO supports and encourages cross-cultural exchange and understanding by building community through:
- Group excursions
- Student & Campus-Led Cultural Activities & Events
- Programs
- Workshops
- Peer support from current international student ambassadors for incoming students
- Holiday celebrations
- Departmental events
- First Year Experience course
- Student organizations
- Student-led off-campus activities
Midtown Detroit is where 黑料专区 makes its home
It鈥檚 just north of Downtown Detroit and arguably the most progressive and fastest-growing part of our rapidly changing city.
Admissions
Ensure you have everything you need to navigate the application process by checking the specific requirements for your area of study. If you need help with the admissions process, our friendly International Admissions staff can help! Virtual appointments are available.
Undergraduate
Get information on the Undergraduate requirements and admissions process聽here.
Graduate
Get information on the Graduate requirements and admission process聽here.
Deadlines
International applicants are recommended to submit their applications by the individual degree level early action or regular application deadlines on the聽Undergraduate Admissions听辞谤听Graduate Admissions听辫补驳别蝉.
The final application deadline for all international applicants is April 1.
黑料专区 Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources
We strongly encourage applying by the earliest application deadline to be considered for the highest amount of scholarships available.
黑料专区鈥檚 tuition and fees are the same for every student 鈥� whether they come from in-state, out-of-state or another country.
All applicants to 黑料专区 are automatically considered for 黑料专区 merit-based scholarships once they complete their admissions requirements. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to continue receiving these scholarships.
Awards are based on the portfolio, academic achievement and any other required materials and can vary from student to student during the admission process.
$27,833 USD (per academic year)
Average 黑料专区 Scholarship for incoming international BFA students who began their studies during the 2025/2026 academic year
$29,500聽USD (per academic year)
Average 黑料专区 Scholarship for incoming international graduate students during the 2025/2026 academic year.
New and returning international students are awarded $1,500 in the first semester of enrollment each academic year. To be eligible, a student must be a citizen of a foreign country (non-U.S. resident).
International Student and Alumni Highlights
International 黑料专区 Student Changemakers
Shiqi Huang
Jade Kuzak
Om Patil
Mariana Sanchez
Lika Sulzer
Jigyasa Tuli
International 黑料专区 Alumni
Alejandra Castelao 鈥�12 MFA Systems Design Thinking (Mexico)
Senior Industrial Designer at Fjord
Uijung Kim 鈥�13 BFA Illustration (South Korea)
Freelance Illustrator
Anuja Raja, 鈥�19 Graduate Studies Color & Materials Design (India)
Global Design and Brand Strategy Lead at Ford Motor Company
Sophia Park 鈥�16 MFA Color & Materials Design (South Korea)
CMF Designer at Rivian
Hee Won Jeon 鈥�18 MFA Color & Materials Design (South Korea)
CMF Designer at HP
Jose Alberto Casas 鈥�11 BFA Transportation Design (Mexico)
Head of Exterior Design BMW Midsize & Luxury models at BMW Group
Jaime Pattison 鈥�22 BFA Studio Art & Craft (Canada)
Studio Artist
Veda Huang 鈥�22 MFA Transportation Design (Taiwan)
Junior Industrial Designer at Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Sanchari Mahapatra 鈥�16 MFA Color & Materials Design (India)
Material Designer at Nike
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