Visual Arts - Master [2 Years]
$65,145 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] Visual Arts

  • Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at The University of Chicago is a 2-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program helps students to develop the skills and expertise to support a lifetime of art-making while studying the historical context and significance of cultural artifacts.
  • The two-year MFA program is distinguished in its focus on work of the pluralism of today’s art-making practices relate to one another, as well as for creating conversations that bridge the Department of Visual Arts and other areas of study at the University of Chicago.
  • Students work in sculpture, photography, painting, installation, performance, video, and new media with this interdisciplinary program.
  • Students will explore not only the artistic issues pertinent to their practice but also the theoretical, social, and historical issues that intersect with it.
  • First and second-year students collaborate to articulate their work and to sharpen their critical thinking and writing skills.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $65145 $65145
Total Fees $65145 $65145

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
  • Submission of GRE score is not required in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.