International

Art and Design create connections and initiate change all over the world.

A diversity of cultures, ideas, points of view, and methods of creative expression form an integral and essential element of the educational experience. And at CCS, we’re proud to welcome creative students from all over the world to be a part of undergraduate, graduate, and pre-college and continuing studies programs.

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Our inclusive community includes students and faculty from more than 15 countries around the world. CCS alumni work in countless international organizations and companies, on nearly every continent. Create change, connection and your ~~future~~ at CCS.

What Sets Us Apart

College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized to grant Associate, Bachelor, and Master’s degrees. CCS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

STEM-Designated

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FULBRIGHT Scholar Program

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Carnegie Classifications Opportunity College

CCS Rankings & Recognition

U.S. News & World Report

Graduate School — Best Fine Arts Programs

Niche

Best Colleges for Design in America
Best Colleges for Art in America
Colleges with the Best Academics in America
Safest College Campuses in America

College Rank

Best Bachelors of Art & Design
Best Bachelors in Interior Design

Intellegent.com

Best Interior Design Degree

College Factual

Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelors Degree School
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelors Degree School

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll Recipient 2019 – 2025

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Collaborative Culture

Through the enrollment of international students and by coordinating study abroad opportunities, we foster an atmosphere of dynamic idea exchange among students and faculty.

A diversity of cultures, ideas, points of view and methods of creative expression form an integral element of the educational experience at CCS. The work of the Global Engagement Office (GEO) serves to enrich the student and faculty experience, is crucial to academic success at CCS, and ensures alumni success in the creative workplace and beyond.

The GEO supports and encourages cross-cultural exchange and understanding by building community through:

Group excursions
Student & Campus-Led Cultural Activities & Events
Programs
Workshops
Peer support from current international student ambassadors for incoming students
Holiday celebrations
Departmental events
First Year Experience course
Student organizations
Student-led off-campus activities

Visit the Office of Global Engagement

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Admissions

Ensure you have everything you need to navigate the application process by checking the specific requirements for your area of study. If you need help with the admissions process, our friendly International Admissions staff can help! Virtual appointments are available.

Undergraduate

Get information on the Undergraduate requirements and admissions process here.

Graduate

Get information on the Graduate requirements and admission process here.

Deadlines

International applicants are recommended to submit their applications by the individual degree level early action or regular application deadlines on the Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions pages.

The final application deadline for all international applicants is April 1.

CCS Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

We strongly encourage applying by the earliest application deadline to be considered for the highest amount of scholarships available.

CCS Merit Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

Graduate Scholarships

International Student Grant

International Student and Alumni Highlights

International CCS Student Changemakers

Shiqi Huang

“Although I’m still holding a foreign passport, the word ‘immigrant’ already became my identity.”

Jade Kuzak

“The more cultures I gain exposure to, the more my empathy for people grows. In the realm of communication design, this growth has helped me reach out to different audiences in nuanced ways.”

Om Patil

“The methods that I have learned here and the research that I have applied in my projects have shown amazing outcomes.”

Mariana Sanchez

“Living, breathing, eating and studying in a city like London has contributed to the continuous building of my multicultural approach to the concepts and ideas I use to design.”