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Professional Degree

Graphic Design

Study Online or On Campus in Norway

Hands-on education programme that teaches you to work creatively and strategically with visual communication. You'll gain experience through real-life projects, preparing you for employment.

Online Studies

11 March 2025 More startups

12 August 2025

14 October 2025

6 January 2026

1 year full time | 2 years part time

Full time: NOK 45.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 22.500,- per semester

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand

11 August 2025

1 year full time

NOK 62.000,- per semester
NOK 1.900,- registration fee

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

How is AI used in the Graphic Design programme?

You will explore AI through special events, such as a planned AI Day, where both you and your instructors collaborate to learn about tools like image and text generators, with a focus on Adobe Firefly AI and how to use it as an assistant in the design process. You will be encouraged to experiment and see how AI can support idea development and streamline design processes. Along with these activities, you will also receive guidance on the ethical and transparent use of AI.

We emphasize that AI should be used as a tool to support creativity, not replace it, and that all AI usage in your work must be clearly marked.

How is AI being used in the workplace within Graphic Design?

In the industry, AI is transforming graphic design by enhancing productivity and creativity. Image- and text-generating tools help designers automate repetitive tasks, and explore creative possibilities faster, freeing up time for conceptualisation and refinement.

We feel that a strong emphasis on human originality and skill should remain, with AI-generated content serving as a starting point rather than the final product. While AI can assist with many tasks, human-centred design, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills remain irreplaceable and central to the designer’s role.

Why study Graphic Design?

As a graphic designer, each project is unique, offering opportunities in areas like strategic design, illustration, and web design. You can work in design agencies, print shops, film production, or as a freelancer.

During your studies, you’ll tackle real-world tasks, gaining practical experience. Previous students have worked with well-known brands like Palmesus and Hennig Olsen, providing valuable insight into the industry and the challenges designers face.

Two-year Programme also available

After completing this one-year Graphic Design programme, many students are ready for employment. If you want more advanced designer skills, you can apply directly to the second year of the two-year Graphic Design programme.

Career Opportunities

After completing the Graphic Design programme, you can pursue roles such as:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Book Designer
  • Entrepreneur
Tora Verpe Dale

Tora got a job as a Marketing Consultant after studying Graphic Design

Studieinformasjon

This one-year programme gives you a practical understanding of the principles, methods and techniques of effective visual communication on paper and screen. You'll receive in-depth training in industry-standard design software, as well as a good insight into the rules and standards that govern the industry. You will develop your visual and creative skills through exciting assignments.

Throughout the programme, you'll be encouraged to use AI as a tool to automate tasks, improve images and generate new ideas more quickly. This will allow you to focus more on the conceptual and strategic aspects of graphic design, making you better equipped for the industry.

Towards the end of each semester, you work on a more extensive study project that may also be aimed at a customer. The semesters end with a presentation of the assignments in a portfolio.

Read more about the study program in our course catalog.

  • Graphic Design 1
  • Strategic Design 1
  • Photography 1
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Semester Assignment 1
  • Portfolio Assessment 1
  • UX Fundamentals
  • Photography 2
  • UI Fundamentals
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Project Exam 1
  • Portfolio Assessment 2
School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT.
Degree: Professional Degree
Credits: 60 ECVET

Hardware and software

Online students need the following for Graphic Design studies:

Computer:

  • Mac (recommended) or PC
  • 16 GB RAM
  • Intel or AMD Quad-Core processor

Camera:

  • Entry Level DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (must have manual settings)

Software:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

Campus students have access to the required hardware on campus. Adobe Creative Cloud is included.

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).

As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.

As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.

You can read more about payment, loans, and grants here. 

Bachelor's Degree Abroad

If you also opt for the second year of Graphic Design, it is possible to study graphic design for a third year - abroad - and obtain a Bachelor's degree. Our international graphic design partners are Teesside University and Solent University in England and Deakin University in Australia. This option is also available to online students.

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