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Admission to SDCT
In the Department of Design, you’ll find a vibrant creative community and future-forward programs focused on preparing you to thrive in an ever-changing world. You’ll learn from world-class faculty at a Tier One research university and gain the experience you need to blaze new trails.
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design & Bachelor of Arts in Design
Teaches you to become a collaborative problem solver skilled in research, strategy, and craft to design a better future.
Graduate Degrees
Master of Fine Arts in Design
21-month graduate program for highly-motivated, intellectually curious designers to ideate, prototype, and devise design solutions for a variety of contexts.
Take a Campus Tour
The best way to get to know the Department of Design is by taking a tour. Plan a visit to UT Austin to get to know our programs, our people, and our many offerings.
Be a Longhorn
Whether you’re a high-school student seeking freshman admission, a prospective transfer, or a graduate student, The University of Texas at Austin welcomes your application.
"I really like having small class sizes in Design because I've been able to get to know many of my fellow design classmates! I especially like hanging out and taking advantage of the resources in the design lab like the letterpresses."