Overview

Nationally ranked, our program provides a dynamic atmosphere with ongoing opportunities for dialogue with the faculty, other graduate students and a world-class program of visiting artists, critics and scholars.

Located in Tampa, Florida, students pursue their Studio Art MFA degree at University of South Florida amidst a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic city in an urban area with a population of more than three million. Rich with experiential raw material for art-making, outstanding museums and alternative exhibition and performance spaces, Tampa also beckons you to the lively nightlife of historic Ybor City and the relaxation of nearby beaches. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the school’s field trips to New York, plus study abroad in Paris through our Summer Art Program or join any of USF’s international exchange programs.

Areas of Study

MFA students have the option of focusing their studies in one particular discipline or learning in any combination of areas of study available at USF.

Animation & Digital Modeling
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture & Extended Media
Video

Opportunities

Exhibition opportunities are plentiful at USF for all students, as is exposure to national and international practicing artists. Visiting artists lecture several times per semester and meet with students. The Kennedy Family Artist in Residence brings new artists and art historians to teach and add to the opportunities for USF students. Graphicstudio and the Contemporary Art Museum host internationally acclaimed artists as well as top quality exhibitions. Students travel regularly to the Miami art fairs, as well as to New York, Paris, London, and Venice. Tampa has a lively art scene, including a number of museums and impressive alternative spaces.
Our students frequently participate in and are awarded scholarships to prestigious residency programs including Vermont Studio School, Skowhegan, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Yale-Norfolk, and others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selected Topics in Art
Professional Practices
Directed Research
Art History: Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Art

Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Art
Studio Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Museum Studies View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university or art school.

Meet at least one of the following criteria:

Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Earned a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average or better in all upper division studies as an undergraduate student. (The GRE is not required but may be used for admission purposes if the applicant chooses to do so.)

Successful acceptance of a portfolio of artworks by the School of Art & Art History faculty
Three (3) letters of recommendation (SlideRoom will send an email to each recommender with instructions for submission of these letters.)
Artist Statement
Resume

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16666 USD / year

≈ 16666 USD / year
Out-of-State

16666 USD / year

≈ 16666 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7840 USD / year

≈ 7840 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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

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Funding

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