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- Submit secondary-school records and proof of completion, with certified English translations where needed.
- A portfolio is optional for undergraduate admission but useful for scholarship assessment.
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Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026
SCAD's Savannah BFA in Graphic Design combines studio work with visual communication.
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SCAD's Savannah BFA in Graphic Design combines studio work with visual communication. This example concerns Savannah, not the separate Atlanta or online routes.
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Language requirements
- For an ESL waiver, IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in reading and writing is one route.
- Otherwise-qualified students without a waiver may be admitted with language placement and required ESL study.
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Study intakes
- New-student entry is offered in September, January, March and June; check the intended programme's course sequence.
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Application deadlines
- Applications are year-round without a fixed closing date.
- SCAD recommends applying at least 30 days before entry; allow longer for immigration and scholarship processing.
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International tuition
- 2026/27 undergraduate tuition: US$14,325 per 15-credit quarter, or US$42,975 for three quarters.
- Additional charges include US$100 application, US$500 enrolment, Savannah's US$125 annual health fee and US$1,417 annual international insurance unless exempt.
- Housing, meals and materials are extra.
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Scholarships & funding
- Admitted international students receive automatic institutional-scholarship consideration, subject to limited funds.
- A portfolio can support achievement awards.
- International students do not qualify for US federal or state aid.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Savannah College of Art and Design?
Selected programme options include BFA Graphic Design — Savannah. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Savannah College of Art and Design?
Submit secondary-school records and proof of completion, with certified English translations where needed. A portfolio is optional for undergraduate admission but useful for scholarship assessment. For an ESL waiver, IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in reading and writing is one route. Otherwise-qualified students without a waiver may be admitted with language placement and required ESL study.
How much are international tuition fees at Savannah College of Art and Design?
2026/27 undergraduate tuition: US$14,325 per 15-credit quarter, or US$42,975 for three quarters. Additional charges include US$100 application, US$500 enrolment, Savannah's US$125 annual health fee and US$1,417 annual international insurance unless exempt. Housing, meals and materials are extra. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Savannah College of Art and Design?
Applications are year-round without a fixed closing date. SCAD recommends applying at least 30 days before entry; allow longer for immigration and scholarship processing. New-student entry is offered in September, January, March and June; check the intended programme's course sequence. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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