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MFA Fine Arts at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

The master of fine arts (MFA) program at GW is a two-year, full-time program designed for emerging artists who wish to expand the material and intellectual dimensions of their work. The interdisciplinary nature of the program creates an environment where cross-pollination among fields flourishes. At the same time, graduate students enter into vibrant communities of peers, faculty, and visiting artists, where intensive studio visits and critiques facilitate the re-imagination of the boundaries of art practice.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Corcoran Studio Arts  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 60 credits, including 36 credits in required courses, 18 credits in elective courses, and 6 credits in thesis, including a thesis exhibition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This program is no longer accepting applications for admission. Please visit the M.F.A. in Contemporary Art Practices.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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