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Tuition USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master of Fine Arts
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Illinois, US
Language English

Program Overview

The Dance at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a Master of Fine Arts programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 36 months, 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Dance 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. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Urbana, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Dance programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Grad Seminar/Special Topics
  2. Contemporary Directions I
  3. Contemporary Directions II
  4. Composition
  5. Composition Workshop
  6. Composer-Chor Workshop
  7. Performance
  8. Perf Pract Student Works II
  9. Performance in Grad Thesis II
  10. Perf Pract November II
  11. Perf Pract February II
  12. Collaborative Performance
  13. Research/Project
  14. Creative Thesis Project
  15. Graduate Synthesis Laboratory
  16. Synthesis Laboratory
  17. Somatics in Dance Training
  18. Somatics in Dance Training

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • An undergraduate degree in dance is preferred, but we do accept students with undergraduate degrees in other subjects. Depending on their backgrounds and skills, students may be expected to complete other dance requirements during their MFA studies.
  • Demonstrated choreographic ability, creative and intellectual curiosity, and an appetite for discovery.
  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, computed from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and any graduate work completed. International students must take the TOEFL.\xc2\xa0Minimum requirements\xc2\xa0are available from the Graduate College. The GRE is not required.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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    University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

    Illinois, US

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
    • Start Date 2018-08-28
    • Language English
    • Duration 36 months