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Bachelor of Art - Fine Arts
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Art major concentration combining art history with studio 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 - Fine Arts and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Professional artist
- Teacher
- Curator
- Nonprofit worker
Curriculum
- Study combines art history with studio work in drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography and printmaking. Foundational courses cover two-dimensional design
- And a creative guild course involves students in Chicago art events
- The credit total is set in the catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (US grade 12 equivalent) completed or finishing within three months of start
- Official transcript sent by the school
- One academic recommendation
- SAT/ACT optional
- Bank statement and affidavit of support for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (US grade 12 equivalent) completed or completed within three months of start, Official transcript sent by school, Academic recommendation, Bank statement and affidavit of support for I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines on the first-year international page (applications accepted year-round). Apply online (no application fee) or through the Common App. Have the secondary school send official transcripts and a teacher send an academic recommendation
- SAT/ACT optional. Send TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo
- PTE
- Cambridge or Oxford score. After admission pay the 200 USD tuition deposit (F-1 holders). Send passport
- Bank statement and affidavit of support for the I-20
- Then book the visa appointment. Register for classes and arrange housing.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | School of Music, Art, and Theatre |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Undergraduate students may be considered for North Park academic merit scholarships, Including Nyvall, Presidential and Provost awards, Subject to entry profile and award criteria. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $39,000 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 53.

