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BFA Visual Art at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art is a four-year, 120 credit hour degree program. The first year is spent in foundations courses where students focus on the development of their creative and technical skills.

Faculty: School of the Arts (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences)  |  Department: --Arts (in CLAS)›  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

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Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of the Arts and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission Admission to KU All students applying for admission must send high school and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Prospective first-year students should be aware that KU has qualified admission requirements that all new first-year students must meet to be admitted. Consult the Office of Admissions for application deadlines and specific admission requirements. Visit the International Support Services for information about international admissions. Students considering transferring to KU may see how their college-level course work will transfer on the Office of the University Registrar website.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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