Overview

About the Program

Through a research-based studio curriculum, the Fine Arts and Museum Studies program of Tufts University emphasizes advanced individual studio practice, creative collaboration, mentorships, and rigorous academic discourse. During the program, you'll join a vibrant and supportive community committed to making art that shapes our global society and collective future.

MFA students may choose to also apply to the Museum Studies program to complement their studio art practice. If accepted, the Museum Studies program's five courses count toward a student's non-studio course requirements for the MFA program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Museums Today: Mission and Function

Museum Practicum

Teaching and Learning in the Museum

Museum Education for K – 12 Audiences

Museums and Digital Media

Museum History and Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Museum Studies Fine Arts View 142 other Masters in Fine Arts in United States

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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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MFA applicants choose to apply to the Master of Fine Arts program with an optional concentration in Museum Studies. With this option, the Museum Studies program's five courses (two required, three electives) will count toward a student's non-studio course requirements for the MFA program.

Applicants interested in this option must submit a 400-word personal statement explaining your experience with and/or interest in museum work, as well as what you hope to gain from the program. This document should be uploaded in addition to the MFA personal statement, within the graduate application. Please note: acceptance or rejection from the Museum Studies Program does not affect your acceptance into SMFA.

Tuition Fee

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International

48896 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48896 USD per year during 24 months.
National

48896 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48896 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

48896 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48896 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Medford

1458 - 3019 USD /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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Available Scholarships

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