Overview

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Michigan State University encourages new and rigorous forms of artistic expression and design innovation that transcend typical constraints to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Key Facts

The MSU MFA program provides students an opportunity to focus within or across disciplines and a forum to push beyond the boundaries of existing art and design paradigms. We do so by offering:

Culminates in a thesis exhibition at MSU Broad
Teaching opportunities beginning in your second semester
Generous research, summer, and Dissertation Completion Fellowships
A customizable, integrated and multidisciplinary program at a research university, with world-class faculty specializing in the arts, humanities, science, technology, education, agriculture, medicine, and engineering

Programme Structure

Five areas of concentration:

Ceramics

Graphic design

Painting

Printmaking

Sculpture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 434 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Intent / Artist Statement

The personal statement is an opportunity to share biographical information relevant to the review committee to know, but that doesn’t necessarily fit within the statement of intent/artist statement.

Transcripts from your undergraduate institution(s) must be official transcripts (generally sent directly from the institution).

A cumulative 3.0 GPA is a requirement of the Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University for regular admittance.

Current resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

Portfolio of 15-20 images

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70960 USD / year

≈ 70960 USD / year
Out-of-State

70960 USD / year

≈ 70960 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37480 USD / year

≈ 37480 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Lansing

Financing

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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