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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Fairbanks, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Art at University of Alaska Fairbanks is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Fairbanks, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Mentored Teaching in Art
  2. Seminar in Art History
  3. Current Problems
  4. MFA Project*
  5. MFA Thesis*

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  1. Complete the following admission requirements:
  • Submit a separate portfolio of work (about 20 slides or the appropriate equivalent depending on field of study).
  • Complete a BFA degree from a university other than UAF, or complete one consecutive year of classes from an accredited MFA program other than UAF. In cases where an exceptional portfolio is submitted, students with a BA in art, or other undergraduate degree, will be accepted provisionally and with the condition that they make up any deficiencies as determined by their graduate committee. The same requirements are observed with the determination of previous schooling from a university other than UAF.
2. In general, applicants may be admitted to a graduate program if they have a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 (B) GPA in their major. Equivalent accomplishments at a foreign university may be substituted. The undergraduate major should provide suitable preparation for continuation of studies in the field of choice. Some programs require the Graduate Record Exam or Graduate Management Admission Test and other special criteria for admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Alaska Fairbanks directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Alaska Fairbanks

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, United States

TheUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks(UAForAlaska) is apublicland-,sea-, andspace-grantresearch universityinCollege, Alaska, United States,a suburb ofFairbanks. It is the flagship campus of...

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