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Master of Studio Art
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A fine arts degree offered with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Studio Art and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Studio Art Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 136 semester hours
- Including Visual Intelligence
- Buildings and Cities
- A Global History
- Modern Architecture
- Introduction to Computational Creative Practice
- Art and Design Abroad: Studio
- Art and Design Abroad: History
- Plus electives and the co-op programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
- 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
- ECE or ACEI evaluation
- Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 7.0
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Studio Art admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,577 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Studio Art. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,577 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 7.0.

