Bachelor of Science Design - Web Design
If you love to create visually captivating illustrations and dream of inspiring others through your work — this is the place for you. You can pursue your passion for design in the heart of the Creative Capital in Rhode Island. Providence earned this nickname for its colorful landscape of murals, numerous galleries and museums, large population of artists, and a thriving job market for creative professions. The best part is, Johnson & Wales University can put you in the middle of it all.
In our specialized design labs and studios, you’ll learn to solve visual communication problems using design and digital tools, including current design software and hardware. You’ll narrow your studies after the first two years by choosing to focus on either print or user experience design. It’s how we help you find your career path.
“If I can put one word on my general experience, it would definitely be holistic,” says Noah Fye '23, a recent graduate of the Design program. “Everything about the design department is designed to get you to be a professional. Everything comes in and it's all focused on making you the best designer you can be.”
Ready to become the best designer you can be? Keep scrolling to discover how you can do it at JWU Providence.
Campus Information
Providence Campus
In Providence, the university revitalized close to 100 acres of waterfront alongside our Harborside Campus, providing a stunning natural setting and a range of environmental and recreational benefits to the community. The campus’ 82,000-square-foot Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence showcases stunning views of Narragansett Bay and is designed as the nation’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified culinary lab.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
JWU is particularly strong for certain fields; in those areas, job potential is especially good:
- Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Services / Innovation — JWU is well known for these, and there are strong industry connections.
- Tourism & Hospitality Management — internships and hands-on experience help a lot here.
- Business & Applied Arts — roles in operations, management, marketing etc., especially in service, tourism, food, events.
- Experiential / Applied Trainings — students who take advantage of internships, work-study, hands-on labs tend to do better.
My Assessment: Overall Job Opportunity Potential
- JWU offers very good job opportunity potential, especially for students who make the most of the experiential learning, internships, and networking offerings.
- If you maximize what the university offers (internships, campus recruiting, alumni network), you have a high chance of finding a good job soon after graduation.
- For international students or those planning to work outside the U.S., you’ll need to check whether your field is in demand locally, whether your qualification is recognized, and whether visa/work permit rules allow you to stay and work.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry / Academic Requirements (for International Undergraduate Students)
You need to have completed your secondary school (high school) with good academic performance. For international students, JWU generally looks for a minimum grade average of “C+” or equivalent.
Some programs have extra requirements (e.g. certain prior coursework, portfolios, or particular grades in specific subjects) depending on the major.
For transfer students (if you’ve already studied at college/university elsewhere), there are credits transfer options; there is a “Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)” if you satisfy credits and GPA criteria.
Undergraduate
IELTS (Academic) = 6.0
TOEFL iBT = 75
Duolingo English Test = 105
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
175488 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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