About the course

Our graduate program is rigorous and expansive, encouraging individual exploration in a dynamic community.Characterized by a working relationship with professors, students engage in a rich exchange of ideas with fellow classmates, and a culture of experimentation and innovation.Our program is not media-specific. Faculty encourage cross-discipline exploration and all facilities are available to students to discover new and exciting possibilities to express their ideas.At the core of our MFA program is a one-on-one mentorship with professors, and regular critiques with fellow students. Students investigate ideas and process deeply, and develop their understanding through studio work, research, writing, presentation and critical analysis.Additional coursework in disciplines outside of art augment the curriculum. Completion of the program culminates in a major thesis exhibition.We offer qualified students the opportunity to teach college classes through our Graduate Teaching Fellowship program. Scholarships are also available. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2024	Missoula
Spring (January), 2025	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2025	Missoula
Spring (January), 2026	Missoula

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Montana

Requirement include an undergraduate bachelor's degree in Art or an art-related field. (Art-related fields include Design, Media Arts, Architecture, Art Education, Photojournalism, Scene Design, or Film.)

　　We welcome applicants with degrees other than Art with a strong portfolio. If an applicant has less than 30 studio and Art History credits, additional coursework may be mandated by the Selection Committee and/or the Chair of the School of Art.

　　Admissions is competitive. A 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or a B average is required in undergraduate major courses.

　　Three Professional Letters of Recommendation. All letters must be on professional letterhead. At least one letter must be from a visual arts post-secondary faculty member who addresses the applicant’s art work and ability to participate in and complete a graduate program.

　　Unofficial Transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts must be provided from all higher educational institutions attended. Sometimes receiving transcripts may take two to three weeks to receive so PLAN AHEAD. Only unofficial transcripts are required for the application. If an applicant is accepted into the program, official transcripts will be required.

　　Resumé

　　Artist Statement. 300-word, typed, double-spaced artist statement addressing the origin and nature of the applicant’s submitted portfolio.

　　Statement of Intent for Graduate Study.A 400-word, typed, double-spaced statement of intent clearly stating why you are applying to the program and the academic goals to be accomplished through graduate study at The University of Montana.

　　A flash drive which includes:

　　Portfolio of Creative Work. 20 images in .jpg format. Suggested image size is 1000 pixels wide at 72dpi. Please put in a named folder.

　　inventory list of images. Include title, dimensions, materials and date (Microsoft Word or PDF format)

　　copy of resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format)

　　copy of Artist Statement (Microsoft Word or PDF format)

　　copy of Intent for Graduate Study. (Microsoft Word or PDF format)

　　Applicants scoring higher than 550 on the TOEFL PBT, 80 on the TOEFL IBT or 6.5 on the IELTS may be unconditionally admitted to a university graduate program, provided they meet that program's application standards.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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