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

York University

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 18 Units
  • Admission intake January/ May/ September
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 8,551 INR 1,137,850

Program Description

  • MFA in Visual Arts at York University is offered as a 2-years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time (5 terms) basis only.
  • The MFA in Visual Arts is a five-term studio-centered program in which students independently develop an art practice, guided by faculty advisors who share their practice/theory interests. 
  • The overall aim of the MFA program is to provide graduate students the necessary challenges and opportunities to develop: 1) A mature and critical studio practice that engages with contemporary art forms, practices, and ideas; 2) A strong theoretical base in support of studio practice; 3) A clear sense about future intentions and directions.
  • MFA in Visual Arts seeks to provide students with the ability to think rigorously about their art practice and its relation to society as a whole.
  • The MFA program consists of 18 credits.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have a 4-year Honours undergraduate degree in Visual Arts or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
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 to get admission to this program.

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.
  • Three 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 Interest: 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.
  • Portfolio: An applicant must successfully pass an evaluation based on a portfolio of 20 images of work and/or 10 minutes of time-based work.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.