Overview

Program Description

Indigenous knowledge and cultural perspectives are supported, while an extensive Visiting Speakers in the Art program at University of Lethbridge enriches the MFA experience by creating weekly opportunities for discussion with a spectrum of practicing artist, architects, curators, critics, and historians.

Resourced with excellent studios and technical facilities, and bolstered by nationally renowned galleries and arts organizations, the program offers students unique opportunities for exhibition and dialogue within a vibrant cultural community.

The University of Lethbridge possesses one of the largest and most accessible art collections in Canada, fostering direct student access to 19th, 20th, and 21st century national and international artwork. A lively and extensive Visiting Speakers in the Arts Program enhances communication with national and international artists, writers, critics, and curators.

MFA students are encouraged to augment their studio practice through interactions with our strong Art History/Museum Studies Program, and other graduate programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts (New Media, Music, and Drama). The University’s liberal arts focus offers opportunities to take courses and explore collaborations with the Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Installation
Performance art
Photography
Printmaking
Media and electronic art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Art History View 39 other Masters in Visual Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required documents:

Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student

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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
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9946 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4973 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

3970 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1985 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Fourth term:

Domestic: $595/semester
International: $1472/semester

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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