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Master of Fine Arts - Painting

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

60-credit, Two-to-three-year MFA in painting.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Fine Arts - Painting. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways: Creative practitioner
Production assistant
Design roles
Further specialist study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.

Curriculum

A 60-credit
2- to 3-year programme where students follow their own goals through intense studio work
With faculty critiques at set intervals each semester and courses in art history
Critical theory and philosophy.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Typically GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (programme-specific)
Statement of purpose (300+ words)
Resume
Post-secondary transcripts and recommendation letters
GRE/GMAT only for some programmes.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, Statement of purpose (300+ words), Resume, Transcripts of all post-secondary study, Recommendation letters, GRE/GMAT only for some programmes (e.g. Accounting, MBA GMAT/GRE 500 with waiver option)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 52

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Portfolio

How to apply

Check the requirements and dates ( and ). Apply online through the Applicant Portal and pay the 60 USD non-refundable fee. Upload a statement of purpose (300+ words)
resume
transcripts from all post-secondary study
recommendation letters and English scores (TOEFL
IELTS
Duolingo or PTE). GRE/GMAT only where the programme asks. After admission pay the 25 USD enrollment deposit (credited to tuition) and send a bank statement showing 41
217 USD. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,677 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Dartmouth campus
Faculty or school	College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department	Art
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.