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Bachelor of Art

Wichita State University

Wichita, 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: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): 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

Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent (GPA is not the only factor); final secondary school transcript for freshmen
or at least one term at another college for transfers; SAT/ACT not required; accepted English tests IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 49
Duolingo 105
or enrol in Intensive English; proof of funds for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (freshman) with final high school transcript, Or at least one term at another college (transfer), Or SAT 1060/ACT 21 route, Proof of funds for I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0
IELTS TOEFL iBT 72 (tests before 2026-01-21
PTE Academic 4 on the new scale for tests on or after 2026-01-21)
Duolingo PTE Academic 49

Documents you’ll need

Certification of Financial Support
Bank Statement or Other Financial Evidence
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport Identity Page
English or Admission Test Scores if Applicable

How to apply

Check the entry requirements (2.5 GPA
SAT not required) and the service-level deadlines. Apply online through the international undergraduate application and pay the application fee (75 USD Basic service). Upload the Certification of Financial Support
bank statement
official transcripts from every school attended
test results (TOEFL
IELTS
SAT or ACT) and a passport copy. Receive the admission decision and I-20
then apply for the F-1 student visa with the financial documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,100 - $24,900 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Wichita
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts
Department	School of Art, Design and Creative Industries
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.