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Creative Art

Hunter College
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MFA
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Art at Hunter College is a MFA 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 Creative 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. Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative 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. 9 credits of tutorial work;
  2. 9 credits of seminar work;
  3. 9 credits of studio electives (exclusive of the area of concentration);
  4. 9 credits of liberal arts electives in the history, theory, and criticism of art;
  5. 6 elective credits which may be used for additional art history or studio electives, or non-traditional courses or projects such as apprenticeships, teaching assistantships or participation in the foreign exchange program;
  6. Mid Program Review: Eligibility to continue to work toward the degree is evaluated by a committee of all MFA faculty in the semester of the second tutorial and seminar.
  7. 6 credit MFA Thesis Project completed under the guidance of a faculty Thesis Advisor.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applications are reviewed once a year. The applicant must have completed at least 24 credits of undergraduate courses in studio art and 9 credits in art history, as well as an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants who have a previously completed MFA in art cannot be considered for admission to the studio art program at Hunter College.  Applicants must submit the on-line Hunter College Graduate Application for Admission. 

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College

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Hunter College

New York, United States

Hunter Collegeis apublic universityin New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of theCity University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Mar, 2027
  • Language English