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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design

Study Group - University of Hartford

USA,Connecticut

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 45,682/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Connecticut

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 6,707 +

Int. Students: 364 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design

Program Overview

Visual Communication Design
The visual communication design (VCD) program encompasses all visual languages used to communicate, therefore your coursework aims strengthen your skills as a designer. Classes on design theory, methods, and history align with practical work with real clients by the time you reach your senior year.

Designers in this program are able to think critically about how to tell a story using design elements rather than words. You must be able to think not only about how your work looks, but also about how other people will interact with it.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 45,682 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - University of Hartford

CAD 12,000 per year

*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.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University	Level	Program	Initial Scholarship Amount	Years 2-4 Scholarship
University of Hartford	Undergraduate	International Year	$2,000 to $8,000 (China) $2,000 to $15,000 (ROW)	$13,000 to $16,000 (2.75 GPA) $17,000 to $19,000 (3.2 GPA) $20,000 to $28,000 (3.4 GPA)
	Undergraduate	Direct Admit	$10,000 to $28,000	$10,000 to $28,000
	Graduate	Master's International Year	$2,000 to $4,000 (China) $2,000 to $8,000 (ROW)	N/A
	Graduate	Direct Admit	$2,000 to $4,000	$2,000 to $4,000

Work Permit

PGWP

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):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.