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Master of Visual Arts in MFA
- Victoria, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is a full-time graduate degree offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Visual Arts in MFA
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Professional artist
Curriculum
- Research-oriented master's in Visual Arts combining graduate coursework with a thesis or major project completed under a supervisor. Required courses include First Year Drawing
- Second Year Drawing
- First Year Painting and Second Year Painting. Department focus areas: Drawing
- Painting
- Photography and Sculpture. Co-op work terms are optional.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution with the equivalent of a B average over the last two years
- Plus any programme-specific requirements
- English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by UVic, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
- PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,814 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $187 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts |
| Department | Department of Visual Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $8,814 CAD per year. The application fee is $187 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0, PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60), IELTS 6.5.