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Bachelor of Art
- Ames, 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
- High school GPA equivalent to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or SAT 1200+/ACT 25+)
- Core courses of 4 years English
- 3 science
- 3 mathematics and 2 social studies
- English proficiency proof
- Financial statement.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with core courses: 4 years English, 3 science (2 lab), 3 mathematics, 2 social studies.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 48
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Proficiency Results (if applicable)
- Financial Support Evidence (for I-20).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and rolling deadline
- Apply 6-8 weeks ahead
- Up to one year before the start. Apply online in the application portal and pay the nonrefundable 65 USD fee by credit card. Upload official high school or college records
- Proof of English proficiency and the financial statement
- SAT/ACT is optional for applicants educated abroad. Receive the admission decision and Form I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,547 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $425 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ames |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design |
| Department | Art and Visual Culture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $33,547 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $425 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 48.