PhD of Visual Arts
- Pune, India
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year studio-based degree in contemporary art.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Visual Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Artist
- Curator
- Illustrator
- Gallery owner
- Animator
- Graphic designer
- Art administrator
- Video game designer
- Art teacher
- Art therapist
- Art conservator
Curriculum
- Four years
- 120 credit hours. Studio-based study in drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- New media
- Installation
- Time-based practice and textile/fibre art
- Plus art history and visual culture
- Facilities include printshops
- Darkrooms
- A sculpture studio with kilns and a new media lab.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate (or equivalent grade)
- Or 75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree
- Or an M.Phil with 55%
- Ph.D. Entrance test (50% qualifying) and interview. Reservation applies only to Maharashtra domicile candidates.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 55% aggregate in the master's degree (75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Requires manual verification
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Graduation Transcripts
- Postgraduate Transcripts
- Passport Copy (submit documents within the stated post-offer deadline).
How to apply
- Check the Ph.D. Eligibility (55% in master's
- Or 75% for a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor) and the application window on the programme page. Apply online through the Apply Now link on the programme page and pay the Ph.D. Admission application fee (INR 2
- 000). Upload master's mark sheets
- Passport copy. Sit the MIT-WPU Ph.D. Entrance test (exempt with valid UGC-NET
- CSIR-NET
- GATE
- GPAT or CEED)
- Then the interview. Receive provisional admission by email. Complete the stipulated coursework and verification steps to confirm admission. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU. On arrival
- Have the visa verified and submit a copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ₹150,000 INR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹2,000 INR |
| Deposit | ₹10,000 INR |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts, Design and Media |
| Department | Visual Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ₹150,000 INR per year. The application fee is ₹2,000 INR. The deposit is ₹10,000 INR. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Requires manual verification. An interview is required.
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.