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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program in Studio Art prepares students for careers as professional contemporary artists and art educators. The program equally supports interdisciplinary and media-specific practices. It promotes risk-taking, commitment, and critical insight as integral components of an integrated art practice. Studio visits, visiting speakers, and lively group seminars in contemporary art theory and pedagogy augment the individual development of artwork. Faculty advisors work closely with students in directing individual artwork and research projects.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Fine Arts Program in Studio Art equally supports interdisciplinary and media specific practices, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, video, performance, sculpture, and alternative practices. Although studio practice is emphasized, the program also includes courses in art theory, criticism, history and pedagogy. A thesis exhibition is also required.

Career pathways

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program in Studio Art prepares students for careers as professional contemporary artists and art educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the MFA program in studio art may be granted on the recommendation of the School of Fine Art and Music to the following applicants: Holders of a BFA degree (honours equivalent), or an Honours BA (or its equivalent in fine art or visual arts); or In exceptional cases, holders of a degree in another field who have completed a minimum of six one-semester courses in fine art or visual arts; or Students who have satisfied the requirements for transfer from the provisional-student category. Specific Application Materials for Admission. Each applicant must submit the following: Documentation of artwork: 20 digital images or up to a 10 minutes DVD or a combination of the two. (For detailed submission information please see the 'How to Apply' section of the School of Fine Art and Music website at https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/sofam/mfa-studio-art/admissions/.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,490 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,496.69 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 29,739 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $9,913.23 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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