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MFA Art at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The School of Art, Art History, and Design offers an M.F.A. in studio art. M.F.A. candidates may focus their study in one or a combination of the following studio areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Department: Art, Art History, and Design  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Specializations: Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Resume/CV: 1-3 pages (please including a list of your significant exhibitions) Personal Statement: Describe your goals in entering the program. Letters of recommendation from three individuals who are familiar with your work. Portfolio and Artist Statement (20 images of your recent work and your artist statement. Both are submitted via Slideroom. Note: the URL is published inside the UNL application for admission). URL Link to Personal Website (optional): if you do not wish to include a URL, enter ‘N/A’ to continue through the application. Deadlines: February 1 for Fall.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 60 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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