Overview

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC provides students with opportunities to develop sophisticated production skills within a variety of media.

Students thrive in a creative environment led by experienced faculty from a variety of disciplines. Here, students gain exposure to advance concepts in contemporary art while working in a mutually supportive and critical studio-and-production environment.

Features

The MFA program includes state-of-the-art production with 21st-century digital, printmaking, sculpture and photography studio facilities. While in residence, each student has a studio space to work in an artistic environment to explore, share and develop their own artistic community in relationship to a dynamic cohort of fellow MFA students.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Applied Theatre

Community-based art

Devised Theatre

Digital Art and Design

Drawing

Eco-art

Eco-poetry

Fiction

Indigenous Media Arts

Installation Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 7 other Masters in Fine Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and application fee

Official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (even if the degree is not complete or if courses were not taken as part of a degree)

unofficial transcripts can be included at time of application to ensure you meet the application deadline, but you must also have your official transcripts sent to UBC)

English language test (for non-native speakers of English)

CV or resumé

Statement of intent (500 to 750 words)

Statement of research interest and potential thesis project.

Your creative practice and influences relative to the portfolio of work submitted and current directions.

Background experience and preparation for graduate level work.

Reasons for applying to graduate school at this time and your interest in the MFA program at UBC Okanagan

Faculty supervision preferences may be included here or listed in the application.

Three reference letters

Portfolio

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3294 CAD / year

≈ 3294 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1875 CAD / year

≈ 1875 CAD / year

Living costs

Kelowna

Canada

1296 - 1928 CAD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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