MFA in Studio Arts in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

Syracuse University | Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program in studio arts fosters creative exploration in developing groundbreaking approaches to artistic practice.

Our M.F.A. program connects faculty and students to collaboratively engage in contemporary art-making and dialogue through workshops, studio sessions with renowned visiting artists from around the world, accomplished professors, interdisciplinary critiques, and Syracuse University's wide-ranging academic offerings.

As an art institution embedded within a major research university, we prioritize pioneering methods in artistic creation. With both two-year and three-year track options, our program allows students to specialize in one of our acclaimed disciplines or blend multiple fields, empowering graduate students to tailor their studies to their unique creative objectives.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Portfolio and artist statement. Refer to the bottom of this page for portfolio submission information and requirements.
Three letters of recommendation. Consult online application for details.
Academic transcript. Unofficial transcript uploaded to the online application. If you are admitted, an official, degree-bearing transcript must be mailed to the University. Applicants must complete a U.S. bachelor's degree (or its equivalent in another country) before starting a graduate program.
Personal statement/essay. Describe in approximately 500 words your main academic interests, why you wish to study for the degree you have chosen, why you wish to study at Syracuse University, how you expect to finance your studies, and your plans for the future after you receive your degree. Upload directly to the online application.
Resume. Upload directly to the online application.

Submit your portfolio and artist statement to us online in Slideroom. Upload images (.jpg), video (.mov, .wmv, .flv) or PDF documents. For good image quality and fast upload speeds, your image files should be sized around 1024 x 768px @ 72 ppi. Please keep video files under 20MB (approximately 5 minutes). Our online portal offers additional instructions for submitting work.

The recommended minimum TOEFL score required on the internet-based (iBT) test is 90.
The minimum IELTS score is 6.5.

Tuition USD 35,010
Syracuse, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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