Program Overview
The Glass at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Glass 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Glass programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Glass Graduate Studio I
- Glass Graduate Studio II
- Fine Arts Research
- Thinking About Making
- Crafts Graduate Seminar
- Glass Studio Thesis Initiation
- Glass Studio Thesis Resolution
- Thesis Implementation
- Thesis Review
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MFA program in glass, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in a field of arts, sciences, or education from a regionally accredited institution in the United States,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work (the undergraduate degree should include 50 semester hours in studio courses),
- Submit a portfolio,
- Demonstrate, through the quality of the undergraduate record and creative production, a genuine, professional potential, and
- Complete a graduate application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
