MFA Theatre at Purdue University

Programme overview

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with areas in Acting (professional acting training, recruited every three years) and Design & Technology.

Faculty: Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts | Department: Graduate Program in Theatre | Intake: Fall (priority February 15); spring special cases only; no summer entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: West Lafayette, IN, United States

What you will study

Acting; Design & Technology covering audio technology, costume, lighting, scene, sound and technical direction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements (Purdue Graduate School). Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0) Indicate Area of Study: Acting: Professional Acting Training (Recruits every three years) Design & Technology: Audio Technology, Costume, Lighting, Scene, Sound, Technical Direction Required supporting documents: Transcripts; Recommendation Letters; Academic Statement of Purpose; Personal History Statement; Audition/Portfolio; Usually Through U/RTA; Resume.

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.

Graduate entry sessions: Fall, Spring and Summer; each graduate programme sets its own application deadline.

Graduate application is online through the Purdue graduate application portal; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $75 for international applicants. Each graduate programme sets its own deadline (submission and fee payment due 11:59:59 p.m. EST). Programme recommendation deadlines for international applicants outside the U.S.: April 30 (Fall), October 15 (Spring), February 15 (Summer).

Apply through the official page: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/admissions/how-to-apply/

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