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Master of Fine Arts in Art and Design

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program offers focused study in the areas of ceramics, graphic design, intermedia/photography, painting, printmaking and sculpture.

The three-year MFA program challenges students to reach their highest potential as critically engaged artists. Our selective and limited enrollment ensures regular individual contact with a dedicated, diverse faculty who are committed to a sustained professional exchange with each student.

Our faculty stress intense studio practice, multidisciplinary experimentation and an awareness of the ongoing cultural discourse.

Art and Design

Students graduating from the MFA Art and Design program will be able to:

  • Synthesize advanced skills in related, interdisciplinary studio skills into higher level practice.
  • Have a functional knowledge of the diverse histories, traditions, theories, conventions, and evolution of the visual arts in a global context.
  • Develop advanced competencies to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions.
  • Demonstrate professional art making competence in the area of specialization before peers and faculty.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form regarding their original artistic practice and research.

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
US$26,892.00 per year
USD $13,446 Per Semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

West Virginia University

Morgantown Campus,

MORGANTOWN,

West Virginia,

26506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU鈥檚 minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:

Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105

Application Deadline

Fall: January 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About West Virginia University

WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.

  • Recognized as a top R1 research university
  • Small class sizes and personalized learning
  • Top facilities, with seven specialized libraries
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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