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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts · Singapore

Design Practice

A three-year design degree in Singapore (Bencoolen).

Where
Singapore (Bencoolen)Singapore
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsHonours
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadlineOpens 1 October; closes when each programme is full
Admission
SelectivePortfolio
EU/EEA fee
S$30,400 a year without grant2027
More facts
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsHonours
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
August 2027

Deadlines

No deadlineOpens 1 October; closes when each programme is full

Every date in Singapore

What it is

A studio-based design degree where you specialise in 3-dimensional, communication, fashion or spatial design, with a five-week international placement in the second year.

What you need

  • The IB Diploma is a listed entry qualification with no points or subjects set; you must authorise the IB to release your transcript to NAFA. Selection is by portfolio or audition plus interview.
Requirements in full

Check it on nafa.edu.sg

How places are decided

    • Portfolio
    • Motivation letter
    • Interview
    Portfolio of 10 to 15 pieces, a 250 to 300 word statement of intent and a group interview.
Sources (3)
  1. Design Practice at NAFA — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at NAFA

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