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Parsons School of Design Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BFA(8 courses)
INR 49 L - 53 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
MS(5 courses)
INR 31 L - 52 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
MFA(3 courses)
INR 33 L - 52 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 92 & Above, PTE: 63 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
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Q:   How to get into Parsons from India?
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Students who are from India and willing to study at Parsons School of Design and looking for the upliftment of their careers with Arts and Design, and other related fields. The following are the requirements to be fulfilled by the students to study their intrested course at Parsons School of Design.

  • Students are required to attain a minimum of score in the bachelor's degree for the PG course in the relevant subject. and a CGPA of 2.0 in the high school for th UG course.
  • A valid passport and the student visa to study in USA.
  • English language test scores and many other documents are required as per the specific field at the university.

 

Q:   What are the requirements for international students at Parsons?
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International students applying at the Parsons School of Design are required to fulfil certain eligibility criteria along with other supporting documents. The general admission requirement of the school are mentioned below:

  • Studenets must hold a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in their high school certificate to be considered for the undergraduate course.
  • International students are also required to provide the proof of their English language test scores.
  • Some other documents such as transcriots, portfolio, work experience, essay and more are also a necessary requirement for the Parsons School of Design admission 
Q:   What is Parsons School of Design best known for?
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Parsons School of Design offers programs for international students on the undergraduate and graduate level as well as associate’s degrees for professionals. Listed below are the best known Parsons School of Design programs for overseas applicants:

  • Art & Design;
  • Fashion & Technology;
  • Urban Design;
  • Fine Arts; and
  • Management.

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Parsons School of Design Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   How much does it cost to study BBA from Parsons School of Design for international students?
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Parsons School of Design BBA course for international students can cost around INR 71 L which is generally considered expensive. Check the detailed costs in the table given below.

Particulars

Cost

Tuition

INR 46.69 L

Hostel

INR 19.61 L

Insurance

INR 3.76 L

Others

INR 1.12 L

Total fee

INR 71.19 L

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Q:   What is the fee to pursue MFA program from Parsons School of Design in New York?
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Studying MFA at Parsons New York can be expensive. The total cost ranges between INR 36 L - 54.54 L which includes tuition fees, insurance etc. A detailed breakdown of cost of MFA is given in the table below.

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Cost

Tuition

INR 31.17 L - 49.6 L

Insurance

INR 3.81 L

Others

INR 1.02 L - 1.14 L

Total fee

INR 36 L - 54.54 L

Q:   What is the Parsons School of Design application fee?
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When applying for Parsons School of Design admissions, all international students are required to pay the application fee. Listed below is the Parsons School of Design application fee, as per the choice of course:

Course LevelApplication Fee
Undergraduate
USD 75 (INR 6.4 K)
Graduate
USD 50 (INR 4.3 K)

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 86.54

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Answered 4 months ago

Parsons New York opens it's application portal during Fall and Spring intake. The application deadlines for Fall intake are closed and spring intake deadlines are as follows:

Type of Programs

Application Deadlines

Undergraduate Courses

Nov 1, 2025

Postgraduate Courses

Vary by program

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PRIYANKA

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Answered 4 months ago

Here is a detailed difference between Parsons School of Design and FIT. 

Parameters

Parsons School of Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

Establishment

1896

1944

Shiksha Popularity Ranking (Arts)

#1

#59

Tuition Fees

  • UG:INR 30.2L - 50.4L

  • PG:INR 48.1L - 50.1L

  • UG:INR 14.36 L - 18.6 L

  • PG:INR 20.22 L

Total number of Courses

37

48

Specialisations Offered

  • MA

  • MS

  • MBA

  • MFA

  • M.Arch

  • BFA

  • B.Tech

  • B.Arch

  • MA

  • MBA

  • MS

  • MFA

  • BBA

  • BFA

  • BA

  • BJMC

Acceptance Rate

Around 52 - 63%

53%

It suggests that while Parsons School of Design has a better ranking, FIT stands better in other parameters, making FIT more competitive than Parsons New York.

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PRIYANKA

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Answered 4 months ago

Parsons School of Design offers around 37 courses to international students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students can choose from a wide range of majors such as Business and Management studies, Design, Animation, Mass Communication and Media, IT & Software, Humanities, Arts, Science and

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PRIYANKA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 months ago

Parsons School of Design alumni have excelled in various professions such as fashion, graphic designing, branding, product design, fine arts, interior design, UX/UI design, photography, architecture and many more. Some of the famous alumni are as follows:

  • Rose Connor
  • Duncan Tonatiuh Smith
  • Kevin Kwan
  • Ric

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Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 months ago

Yes, MA from Parsons New York is generally considered expensive for an Indian student. The course can take 1 to 2 years to be completed. The detailed costs are given below:

Particulars

Cost

Tuition

INR 39.68 L - 49.6 L

Insurance

INR 3.81 L

Others

INR 1.14 L

Total fee

INR 44.63 L - 54.54 L

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Contact Information

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66 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011

New York

Phone
2122295150

(For general query)

2122298900

(For admission query)

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