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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 681 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 192 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairbanks, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mentored Teaching in Art
- Seminar in Art History
- Current Problems
- MFA Project*
- MFA Thesis*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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.
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
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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