Overview

At Fine Arts from Columbus College of Art and Design, , you’ll design, create and explain your work. In other words: You’re the artist, it’s your vision, and it’s up to you to communicate it.

Learning outcomes

Fine Arts from Columbus College of Art and Design, can be based in painting, drawing, photography, animation, sculpture, video, interactive design, printmaking, illustration, installation, glass, ceramics and design.

As an MFA student, you’ll work with select faculty who provide one-on-one feedback. They will push and challenge you as part of a community that is supportive and rigorous, demanding and compassionate. You’ll meet weekly in the Graduate Seminar for group critiques with your faculty and peers. Our program features small class sizes, accepting only nine to 15 students per year. To gain exposure and insight from industry professionals, you’ll also work with an off-campus mentor or participate in a practicum. The degree concludes with a thesis project, written thesis paper and oral defense.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fine Art: Methods and Media

Fine Art:Practice

Fine Art: Studio Enquiry

Fine Art: Studio Practice

Fine Art: Studio Residency

Fine Art: Professional Practice and Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

We continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A transcript evaluation

A photocopy of your current passport photo identification page.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

41250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41250 USD per year during 24 months.
National

41250 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 41250 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

41250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41250 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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