Today's creatives must be skilled, versatile, and collaborative problem solvers in our quickly changing world. The BFA Integrated Design is a self-directed program that enables you to actively shape your creative practice by engaging in maker-based studios, academic courses across the university, and real-world challenges with leaders in design.

The New School offers the Bachelor of Integrated Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its On Campus campus in New York City, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for integrated design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.
About Bachelor of Integrated Design
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Career Relevance
Learn to wear a number of hats throughout your career – and even at the same time – whether you're producing artwork, working as a designer, or organizing social justice campaigns.
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Self-Directed & Interdisciplinary
Ask complex questions, harness your own creative agency as well as that of your collaborators, and hone a values-based framework to imagine new futures.
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Cross-Sector Leadership
Navigate an exciting range of roles with partners and clients ranging from public NGOs, private businesses, grassroots movements, and more.
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Real-World Learning
Take part in collaborative and entrepreneurial projects with world-class partners such as the UN, the Center for Urban Pedagogy, SWALE, and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Integrated Design at The New School
Entry Requirements
- Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to follow all admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
- Transcripts: Review the admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
- TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo: A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score is not required for applicants whose primary language is English or who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. Test score requirements are outlined in the application instructions.
- English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination: At Orientation, The New School for Social Research will administer an English Language Writing Diagnostic Examination to all newly enrolling international students who do not meet the criteria for exemption from the TOEFL requirement. Based on the results of this examination, students may be asked to take a supplemental writing course at no cost. The New School maintains the right to require English proficiency testing when deemed necessary.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 68
- IELTSMin 7.5
- TOEFLMin 100
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Integrated Design
Graduates of the BFA Integrated Design are prepared for careers in service design, urban design, fashion design, entrepreneurship, sustainability management, consulting, and fine arts as well as careers related to the focus of their academic study.
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How to Apply for Bachelor of Integrated Design at The New School
- Select your college. Not sure which college at The New School is right for you? Explore your options.
- Follow the specific application instructions. Once you've selected your college, review the application instructions and requirements for your program of interest.
- Complete the application for your intended degree. If you're applying to a bachelor's degree program at Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, or the School of Drama, you should submit the Common Application. If you're applying to an associate's degree program at Parsons School of Design or to the Adult Bachelor's Program, you should submit The New School’s Online Application. If you're a former New School student applying for readmission to your former program, you should submit the Application for Readmission. If you're a current New School student applying to a different New School college, you should submit the Internal Transfer Application. Visiting students can find more information on how to apply on our Visiting Students website.
- Check your application status. Log in to your Admission Hub to check the status of your application materials. Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. Allow at least ten days from the date you submitted your application for the application materials checklist to appear. After reviewing your checklist in the Admission Hub, follow up with schools and recommenders to confirm that your transcripts, recommendations, and other materials have been sent to us.

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