MA Art at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The mission of the Art Department at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is to educate students in studio art and design to form lasting contributions to knowledge and culture. Our mission mirrors the guiding principles of the University, whose outreach efforts influence lives within the classroom, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond. Research offerings at the University of Wisconsin rank among the highest in the world, including our libraries, museums, laboratories, collections, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.

Department: Art | Duration: 32 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 32 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ART 700 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Art; ART 908 Seminar-Art; ART 508 Colloquium in Art.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students may not apply directly for the master’s and should instead see the admissions information for the MFA.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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