Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Visual Arts)

University of Victoria

Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Visual Arts)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Total Credits 33 Units
  • Admission intake September/ January
  • Minimum GPA 5
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 7,827 INR 458,149

Program Description

  • Master of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Visual Arts.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • This program prepares students to be professional artists. We focus on both traditional and experimental expressions.
  • The MFA program is primarily centered on drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and digital multimedia.
  • First-year MFA students will present a faculty-evaluated exhibition to determine the advisability of continuing in the second year, and you will be expected to mount a solo exhibition at the end of your second year.
  • Students will be able to explore your art and push the edges of their creativity.
  • The MFA program consists of a minimum of 33 units.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in Fine Arts or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The following required documents are:
  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.