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Bachelor of Applied Arts
- Pune, India
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
MFA (Applied Arts) is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU.
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
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Applied Arts
- Integrate creative practice
- Critical interpretation
- Production skills and constructive feedback
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- Advertising
- Branding
- E Learning
- Publication Design
- Packaging Design
- Graphic Design
- Event and Art Direction
- Social media
- Visualisation
- Illustration
- Photography
- Typography
- Content and Creative Writing
- Academics
- Research
Curriculum
- Semester-wise course tables are on the programme page. Courses listed include: Arts & Aesthetics: Foundation
- Advertising Theory & Practices
- Visualization Processes
- Print Production Techniques
- Research Methodology for Applied Arts
- Art and Culture - India
- Visual Communication Theory I
- Semiotic Studies
- Research Paper I
- Visual Communication Studio.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Class 12 / HSC or equivalent from a board or institution approved by AIU or the Government. Selection on MIT-WPU CET (includes drawing test)
- PI and portfolio review. Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 / HSC in any stream with English.
Accepted academic background
Class 12 / HSC or equivalent from a board or institution approved by AIU or the Government.
Language tests
- IELTS Requires manual verification
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Student Passport Copy
- Parent Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Graduation Certificates
- Photograph
- Employer Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
- Sponsorship Letter (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
- NRI Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants).
How to apply
- Check eligibility
- International category and deadline. Apply through the university admissions portal and pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
- 000). Upload student and parent passports
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
- Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Attend the Personal Interaction and any entrance test or portfolio review set in Annexure 1 of the Admission Policy. Receive the provisional offer
- Pay the first fee instalment
- Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU
- With proof of funds. On arrival
- Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $1,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 USD |
| Deposit | ₹10,000 INR |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts, Design and Media |
| Department | Applied Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 165 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | 50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, First come first served, Not for NRI), Up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $1,200 USD per year. The application fee is $300 USD. The deposit is ₹10,000 INR. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Requires manual verification. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

