Master of Science - MS in Industrial Design Thomas Jefferson University

Ranked 7th in the U.S. and 4th in the East by DesignIntelligence, the MS in Industrial Design is a professional program based on interdisciplinary project work. In this program, you will learn to design effectively at the collaborative and chaotic “front end” of the product-development process. You will work with product users, researchers, businesspeople, engineers and manufacturers to create products and systems that are better at serving their users, societies and the world at large. We like busy people, because busy people are ambitious, curious people. Many of our courses are taught in the afternoon and evening, to allow flexible scheduling for students who have outside obligations. Our students are smart, curious and diverse, with undergraduate backgrounds as disparate as economics, philosophy, technology education, mechanical engineering and architecture, as well as some with undergraduate ID degrees. International students are warmly welcomed. The MS in Industrial Design will prepare you for entrepreneurial work in the field, or for a position in a corporate design department or design consulting firm. If you’re currently working in design, this program can help you move from tactics to strategy, going from working on problems you’re given, to finding untapped new opportunities and new clients. STEM eligibility allows international students on an F-1 student status to apply for an additional two years of work authorization after an initial 12-month period of Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States if they meet the required criteria.

Thomas Jefferson University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a distinguished private institution renowned for its emphasis on health sciences and a multidisciplinary approach to education. Established in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, the university has since expanded its offerings to include a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields.

The institution is particularly noted for its strong focus on healthcare education, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health professions. In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with Philadelphia University, broadening its academic scope to include architecture, design, fashion, business, and engineering, creating a robust and diverse academic environment.

Thomas Jefferson University fosters a collaborative and innovative learning atmosphere, underscored by its commitment to research, clinical excellence, and community service. It operates several highly regarded hospitals and healthcare facilities, providing students with valuable hands-on clinical experience. The university's urban campus, integrated with state-of-the-art facilities, supports a dynamic and immersive educational experience.