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MDes Master in Design Studies at Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Programme overview

Research-based post-professional programme that uses design to address urgent and complex conditions.

Faculty: Harvard Graduate School of Design  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Application information

USD 64,000 a year (2026-27). GSD master's budget tuition for 2026-27 (2 semesters per academic year; the budget applies to all master's programmes except MRE); excludes health insurance, fees and living costs. Source

Harvard Business School MBA class matriculates in fall 2027 for applicants in the 2026-27 cycle.

HBS MBA (fall 2027 entry): Round 1 closes September 9, 2026 with decision December 10, 2026; Round 2 closes January 5, 2027 with decision March 25, 2027; 2+2 Round closes April 28, 2027 with decision June 30, 2027.

HKS master's programmes: admission application deadline is December 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET; financial aid application deadline is January 15, 2027; decisions in mid-March.

GSD MArch, MLA, MUP, MAUD, MLAUD, MRE, DDes, MDes and MDE applications close January 5, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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