Overview

About the programme

As one of the top-ranked graduate programs in the country, we view art making as a vital social, critical, and intellectual pursuit. Graduate students are encouraged to employ a comparative and intersectional approach to critical and cultural theories, and to allow this inquiry to inform and expand what it means to be an artist and to make art within our contemporary condition.

The Fine Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University is guided by a core faculty of four highly active artists who provide critical oversight and intellectual support for students through one-on-one advising, mentorship, and studio visits. The MFA core faculty, along with our 16 full-time faculty, teach and interact across the program’s curriculum; students benefit from additional advisement from within the full-time faculty, studio visits, group critique, critical studies coursework, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Studies

Integrative Critique

Contextual Practice

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

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

291 alternative credits

291 – 297
Carnegie Mellon courses are measured in units rather than credits or credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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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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102

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$75 application fee*

Official high school transcript (please review our Academic Requirements)**

All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language

Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Teacher Recommendation

Common Application essay

Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement, which includes three short answer questions

All fine arts applicants to the Schools of Drama and Music are required to arrange required pre-screen, audition or portfolio review.

All fine art applications to the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design are required to submit required portfolio and creative materials.

Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36000 USD / year

≈ 36000 USD / year
Out-of-State

36000 USD / year

≈ 36000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36000 USD / year

≈ 36000 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Financing

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