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Fine Arts (Studio Art) - Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, Canada

Programme overview

Pursue practice-based research in an intimate setting with the Master of Fine Arts (Studio) program. This distinctive and rigorous program is centred on studio exploration, professional development, and academic excellence. With only five students admitted each year, you'll be able to cultivate your practice-based research in an intimate setting, guided by experienced faculty.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Fine Arts  |  Duration: 20 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Drawing and Painting, Digital Media, Expanded Media, Print Media, Sculpture. Study option(s): Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications will be considered from those who have completed a four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or equivalent with an 75% average or better. Applicants will be required to complete an application form, provide 20 images of recent work, and a short statement of intention. Applicants without a degree or formal academic qualifications, but showing exceptional promise, may be recommended for admission only in exceptional circumstances. Such prospective applicants should contact the Fine Arts Graduate Advisor prior to submitting their application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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