Overview

The Visual Arts program at Columbia University is interdisciplinary and offers an MFA degree in Visual Arts rather than in one specific medium.

Key Features

The two-year studio program, taught by internationally celebrated artists, allows students to pursue moving image, new genres, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Studio: Research and Practice
Critical Thinking
Group Critique
Artist Mentorship
Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Open Studios
First Year Exhibition
Thesis Exhibition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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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100

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General requirements

Completed Application: Must be submitted online.

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Three Letters of Recommendation: Online submission of letters of recommendation is required. Recommenders should be academic or professional contacts who can speak to your creative ability and potential; personal/friend references are not permitted.

Creative Materials Required for Application

Application Fee: The $110 application fee is required upon submission of your application.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Out-of-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year

Additional Details

International Student Fee - $170 Per semester for all international students

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Scholarships Information

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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