BA/BFA Art Studio at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Unleash your creativity and develop your artistic voice with our Art Studio bachelor's degree. This program offers a dynamic blend of hands-on studio practice and conceptual exploration across a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital media, and more. Guided by experienced faculty, you'll refine your technical skills, explore innovative approaches, and build a professional portfolio that showcases your unique vision.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Art Studio program offers two undergraduate degree options to match students’ educational and career goals. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides a broad foundation in the visual arts within the context of a liberal arts education, ideal for students exploring diverse career paths. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) offers a more intensive, specialized curriculum designed for those pursuing careers as professional artists or designers, or planning to enter competitive graduate programs in the visual arts.

Career pathways

Our alumni are working as professional photographers, graphic designers, art educators, professional artists, and in art galleries, museums, and in other industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Fine Arts.

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.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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