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Parsons School of Design Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
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
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
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:   What is Parsons School of Design known for?
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Parsons School of Design is exclusively famous for courses in the field of Art & Design, Fashion, Media, Design Management, Visual Arts, Urban Design. It is interesting to note that Parsons was the first school to offer a degree course teaching the tenants of design thinking: the MS in Strategic Design and Management.

Q:   Does Parsons School of Design require IELTS score for admissions?
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Parson School of Design admission requirements for international students comprise English exam scores as one of the major entry requirements. Parsons School accepts major English proficiency exam scores as a proof of proficiency in the language and students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements, as per the course level:

English Proficiency ExamMinimum Score Requirements
Overall score of 7.0 or higher
Overall score of 92 or higher
Overall score of 63 or higher
Overall score of 7.03 or higher
Q:   What are the Parsons School of Design admission requirements for graduate students?
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In order to secure an admission, all international graduate students are required to fulfill the Parsons School of Design admission requirements listed below:

  • Completed online application along with USD 50 = INR 4,156* application fee;
  • Mark sheets, or academic record for each institution attended;
  • Proof of English language proficiency;
  • Statement of purpose  (SOP);
  • Letters of recommendation  (LOR);
  • Resume/CV;
  • Portfolio; and
  • Interview (determined upon the review of application).

*1 USD = INR 83.13

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Parsons School of Design Fee Breakdown 2025

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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

Q:   How is Parsons School of Design ranked in US?
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Parsons School of Design is one of the most well-known design schools in the US. It is ranked #204 in Best National Universities by the prestigious US News & World Report in the 2024 edition. Parsons has also been awarded the rank #190 in Best Value Schools, and #158 in Best Colleges for Veterans by the same ranking body. According to QS World University Rankings by Subject, Parsons School of Design is ranked at the spot #4.

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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 months ago

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

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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 2 months ago

Studying at Parsons New York is considered expensive for an Indian student. The first-year tuition fee for UG courses ranges between USD 35,010 - 58,350 (INR 30.2L - 50.4L), whereas PG courses cost between USD 55,588 - 57,978 (INR 48.1L - 50.1L). However, the university also provides merit-based sch

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PRIYANKA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 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

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Answered 2 months ago

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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University CityNew York, New York, USA
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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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