Overview

The Studio M.F.A. at Indiana University Bloomington provides a rigorous environment for artists to pursue advanced research and professional mastery in their chosen creative field. This three-year residency programme is designed to foster deep technical expertise and critical thinking within a premier research institution. Students are encouraged to push the boundaries of their work while engaging with a diverse community of scholars and practitioners.

Why Studio at Indiana University Bloomington?

Choosing this programme means joining a community supported by internationally renowned faculty and the extensive resources of a leading research university. The school provides a unique liberal arts foundation that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing artists to investigate themes beyond their primary studio area. Students have access to specialised fabrication labs, including wood and metal shops and technology innovation centres, which facilitate high-level production and experimentation. The programme culminates in a professional thesis exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery, providing a public platform to showcase a cohesive body of work to the wider community.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 60 credit hours at the graduate level. Modules may include:

Studio and Critique
Ceramics
Digital Art
Drawing
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
Graphic Design
Photography

Careers with Studio

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for diverse roles within the global creative economy. Many alumni secure positions as esteemed professors in higher education, while others establish successful careers as independent professional artists and researchers. The comprehensive training in critical discourse and technical execution enables graduates to thrive as creative professionals across various industries, contributing to the contemporary art world and academic institutions internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Painting

Graphic design

Digital imagery

Jewelry design and silver

Sculpture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 401 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

You must have received a bachelor’s degree with a fine arts major in studio courses or a B.A. in another field with substantial coursework in studio art

Graduated with a 3.0 GPA or higher in undergraduate program

Latest undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. Unofficial copies may be provided at the time of application. Official transcript copies are required for the enrollment in the program upon acceptance
Incomplete applications and/or items received after the deadline will not be reviewed
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not a requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

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.

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.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Studio.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bloomington

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners