MFA Art at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Designed for aspiring professional studio artists and artists who want a career in academia, the Master of Fine Arts in art program emphasizes an integrated approach to art making and design that goes beyond traditional boundaries and allows you to define your own path as a studio artist.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers; Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists; Graphic Designers; Curators; Art Directors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level : Bachelor's (Design, Studio Art or equivalent); GPA : 3.0; GRE : No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references : Three; Other requirements : A portfolio of creative works is required for the application. A PDF, approximately 20 pages, 25 megabytes or less, is appropriate. Include: examples of design works, visual or performing art works, writing samples, entrepreneurial endeavors or any other documentation of activities that reflect creativity. Identify the title, size, media used and date of each work presented. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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