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MFA Art at University of Utah

University of Utah, United States

Programme overview

Students are given the opportunity to develop hands-on skills through direct practice with material and tools of the trade; the program also covers topics such as form, process, and technique. You will understand contemporary art theories, engage with new forms, and explore art as an active part of culture today.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 60 credit hours. Coursework must be taken for a letter grade (B- or above to satisfy course requirements). Credit/No Credit is not an option for these classes. Students must maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Department of Art & Art History welcomes applications from candidates who have completed a BFA in Art or a degree with equivalent studio art background (minimum of 42 credit hours in studio art and 12 credit hours in art history). The applicant should be able to show a GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of studio art coursework.

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. Some programmes require a programme-specific application in addition to the university application; international graduate applicants must also meet I-20 document deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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