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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.
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11 August 2026 More startups 13 October 2026 12 January 2027 16 March 2027 |
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1 year full time | 2 years part time |
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Full time: NOK 47.000,- per semester |
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Eligible for Norwegian student funding (Lånekassen) |
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Oslo |
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10 August 2026 |
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1 year full time |
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NOK 62.000,- per semester |
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Eligible for Norwegian student funding (Lånekassen) |
AI is becoming an increasingly important part of the design industry, and we encourage you to approach it thoughtfully and responsibly throughout your studies. We treat AI as a practical tool that can support your design work, rather than a separate subject to study, with your own ideas and judgement always at the centre.
You're welcome to use AI in your project work, for example to help with idea development, research, or production, as long as you're open about where and how you've used it. We place a strong emphasis on originality, critical thinking, and transparent use, so that AI supports your creativity rather than replacing it.
You may also have the chance to explore AI through occasional workshops and informal discussions, where you can get a feel for what these tools can and can't do well.
Most importantly, we believe what makes a strong designer is human. Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to think, question, and create for yourself are the skills that will carry your career, whatever the tools of the day.
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.
Graphic design is more than making things look good - it's about solving problems through visual communication. At Noroff, you'll learn to think like a designer: to analyse, interpret, and create visuals that connect with people.
The programme combines creativity, strategy, and technology, with hands-on learning from day one. You'll explore typography, branding, layout, UX and UI fundamentals, and storytelling - using professional tools to bring your ideas to life.
Our close connection to the design industry means you may work on real projects with real clients and receive feedback from professionals, gaining valuable insight into the world of graphic design.
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.
After completing the Graphic Design programme, you can pursue roles such as:
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.
| School: | Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole) |
| Application deadline: | Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted. |
| Language of instruction: | English online. Norwegian/English on campus |
| Accreditations: | Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lanekassen). Accredited by NOKUT. |
| Degree: | Professional Degree |
| Credits: | 60 Credits |
Online students need the following for Graphic Design studies:
Computer:
Camera:
Software:
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.
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 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).
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.
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.
