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Bachelor of Art
- Purchase, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Art Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Media Art
- Culture
- And Social Justice
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Making with Form and Materials
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school transcripts with course-by-course evaluation (WES ICAP
- ACEI or NACES member)
- One academic letter of recommendation
- Personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
- Or SAT/ACT/IB/AP alternatives). No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Official transcripts of secondary school (or college for transfer) with certified English translation and course-by-course credential evaluation by WES (ICAP) or ACEI or a NACES member, One academic letter of recommendation, Personal essay, Proof of funds for one year (certificate of financial responsibility).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the enrollment-deposit deadlines of May 1 (Fall
- August intake) and December 1 (Spring
- January intake). Apply with the Common App or the Manhattanville application and pay the 75 USD application fee (the 2026-27 fee page states 80 USD). Upload official transcripts with certified English translation
- A WES or ACEI course-by-course evaluation
- One academic recommendation
- A personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
- SAT or ACT). Dance
- Theatre
- Musical theatre and studio art applicants complete an audition. Pay the enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,180 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $48,180 USD per year. The application fee is $80 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,100 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.