Application Procedure

The next term for which you may apply is Fall 2012.
Submit the following application materials by February 15, 2012:

Post/Email/Fax: Application form, unofficial university transcripts and application fee of US$ 50. --.

Download Application Form 2012 (pdf)

Electronically: A letter of intent and statement of personal strengths and skills in the design field, a portfolio consisting of up to 20 examples of your work, a resume/CV, and three letters of recommendation are to be submitted via Slideroom.

Three letters of recommendation are required from former professors or professional colleagues. Contacts for these letters will be handled when initiating your Slideroom submission. All written documents listed above should be placed at the beginning of a multipage PDF, followed by a portfolio containing up to 20 examples of your work.

Please keep images under 1280x1280 @ 72dpi and export as the smallest file size preset. If your document is larger than 10Mb, a second PDF may be uploaded. For all media and interactive works, please provide documentation and links for online viewing.

Submit portfolio and documents electronically with SlideRoom
*Select MFA program: Graphic Design 2012: Delivered in Basel Switzerland

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Notification Procedure

Notification of acceptance into the program will be sent by E-mail no later than February 24, 2012.

Confirmation of your participation in the MFA Program must be received no later than March 23, 2012.

Applicants on the waiting list will be notified by March 30, 2012 regarding an opening in the program.