TUITION & FEES
Once students have been admitted to their chosen program, tuition is due in full by the start of each 15-week term.
Application Fee: $75 USD (one-time)
Tuition: $475 per undergraduate credit hour
$575 per graduate credit hour
Cost Per Undergraduate Certificate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Credit Hours | Total Costs |
| Design Mastery Certificate | 6 | 18 | $8,550 |
| Surface Pattern Design Certificate | 5 | 15 | $7,125 |
| Digital Production Design Certificate | 9 | 27 | $12,825 |
| Art & Design Business Certificate | 12 | 36 | $17,100 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $300-900 | ||
| *Art Supplies B204, B205, | $100-$200 | ||
Cost Per Graduate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Credit Hours | Total Costs |
| Master of Arts in Design Business | |||
| Emphasis in Digital Technology | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| Emphasis in Visual Arts | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $300-900 | ||
| *Art Supplies for B502, B503, and D606 | $100-$200 | ||
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL
Cancellation Policy
Students have the right to cancel their enrollment at any time up to the fifth calendar day after signing the enrollment agreement and receive a refund of all monies paid (excluding the $75 application fee). Notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the University in any manner; however, in writing is preferred.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from courses at the University of Art & Design for any reason and receive a refund based on the refund schedule provided below:
| Length of Term | Percentage of Tuition Refunded to the Student (excluding the application fee) AFTER | |
| 15 weeks | Week 1 | 80% |
| Week 2 | 70% | |
| Week 3 | 60% | |
| Week 4 | 50% | |
| Week 5 | 40% | |
| Week 6 | 30% | |
| Week 7 | 20% | |
| Week 8 | 10% | |
| Week 9 | 0% | |
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in an undergraduate certificate program and pays for one course ($1,425) at the beginning of the first 15-week term and withdraws after Week 2, the student receives a refund of: $997.50 (the University retains $427.50). [Calculation: $1,425 x .70 = $997.50] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the master’s degree program and pays for one course ($1,725) at the beginning of the first 15-week term and withdraws after Week 5, the student receives a refund of: $690 (the University retains $1,035). [Calculation: $1,725 x .40 = $690] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
The University of Arts & Design processes all refunds owed within 30 days of notification from the student of their intent to withdraw or following administrative withdraw by the institution.