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MFA Theatre Arts at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

University of Idaho's M.F.A. in theatre arts offers you two residency options: an on-campus program based in Moscow, Idaho, geared toward early-career or emerging professionals, and a distance-based program geared toward working professionals and seasoned educators. Both programs are 60 credit hours and can be completed in three years (or fewer if you choose the M.A. to M.F.A. conversion).

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Theatre Arts  |  Duration: 60 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer, Fall, Spring  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers; Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers; Set and Exhibit Designers; Actors; Producers and Directors; Media Programming Directors.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Other requirements: Additional application materials are required based on the areas of focus chosen. Directing: Portfolio required; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. 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).

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