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USA, Virginia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1908
Total Students: 21,496 +
Int. Students: 214 +
Main Campus Address
800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States
We prepare students to serve as creative, reflective and highly skilled media producers and storytellers, sensitive to the personal and social impact of the messages they create and to the important role media can play in advancing the public interest.
Graduates of the School of Media Arts and Design work in media or in media-related careers. Program concentrations allow students to pursue interests in journalism, digital video and cinema, creative advertising or interactive design. The major also prepares students for graduate study in mass communication, journalism, advertising, visual communication or digital production. SMAD’s 39-credit-hour requirement allows students to pursue minors and second majors, to strengthen their knowledge about the types of stories they want to tell.
School of Media Arts and Design offers a program of study that prepares students for careers that rely on mass media. Program areas of concentration allow students to pursue interests in journalism (print, broadcast, and online), television and video production, corporate communications or converged media (print, video & web production). The major also prepares students for advanced graduate school study in the fields of mass communication and related areas such as journalism, corporate communication, visual communication or digital production.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
21 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed | |
may 2025 | Closed | |
jan 2026 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Information | Amount/ Range |
Undergraduate International Year (1 Semester) International Year (2 Semesters) International Year (3 Semesters) IEP (1 Semester) + International Year (3 Semesters) Direct Admission |
Undergraduate Direct Admission (3.0 GPA) | Undergraduate International Year (1 Semester) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $4,000 USD) International Year (2 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $8,000) International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $12,000 USD) IEP (1 Semester) + International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester for 3 IY semesters only (max $12,000 USD) Direct Admission $5,000 |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 40,000
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 30,000
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 14,500
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 30,000
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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