Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre Arts in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts in theatre arts is a three-year graduate program with two specialization tracks: design/stage technology and directing. These programs blend rigorous academic study with hands-on professional development to equip students for thriving careers in theatre. Admission is granted through University/Resident Theatre Association (URTA) auditions or via on-campus interviews and portfolio reviews. Applicants to the design/technical track must demonstrate proficiency in drawing or technical capabilities. The curriculum includes advanced coursework in dramatic analysis, theatre history, directing, film studies, production, and design. All theatre instruction and performances take place in the Temple Building, featuring the Howell Theatre, Studio Theatre, and Lab Theatre. Qualified students may apply for teaching assistantship positions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio
Resume
Personal Statement: This statement should be a letter of intent
In addition to the requirements in this application form, all Theatre Arts MFA candidates who make it through the screening process must complete an interview and visit the campus. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio
Resume
Personal Statement: This statement should be a letter of intent
In addition to the requirements in this application form, all Theatre Arts MFA candidates who make it through the screening process must complete an interview and visit the campus. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,788