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MFA Visual Arts at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The MFA in Visual Arts is a five term studio-centred program in which students independently develop an art practice, guided by faculty advisors who share their practice/theory interests. Seminars, guest lectures and critiques provide an environment of critical and theoretical enquiry that reflects contemporary debates in art and culture. No emphasis is placed on any one medium.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 5 terms full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Thesis exhibition AND Support paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: MFA Applicants must have a BFA or equivalent. Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (Domestic Applicants Only): 2027-01-15; Deadline - Fall (International Applicants Only): 2026-12-01.

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.

Graduate students register in Fall, Winter and Summer terms; applications for Fall entry open September 30, 2026.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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