BFA Fine Arts at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

The study of Fine Arts helps you develop your artistic and creative abilities, and your ability to think critically, write, and speak about works of art. The teaching of art at Mount Allison can be traced back to the opening of the Women's Academy in 1854. It has been an important part of the curriculum since that time.

Department: Fine Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Popular career paths include artist, art gallery director/curator, cartoonist/animator, cinematographer, exhibit preparator, designer, illustrator, interior decorator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Separate Fine Arts application (due Feb. 15) plus a digital portfolio of 15 images (or 10 images and one video of up to three minutes for performance or animation work) in addition to the general application.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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