About the course

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is designed to offer maximum flexibility in addressing your individual needs as a student. Following admission through a department, you will design your two-year plan of study based on optimizing the offerings and opportunities available throughout SAIC. You are encouraged to seek out curricular advising as needed from a variety of available sources including the dean, graduate dean, graduate division chair, department heads, academic advising, the graduate admissions office, and your peers.

　　Students who wish to use an alternative venue or presentation outside of these options must receive permission from the Dean of Graduate Studies. The AIADO Department encourages students in their MFA design programs to participate in the AIADO and Fashion Graduate Exhibition. 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: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for School of the Art Institute of Chicago

During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Statement of Purpose, You are responsible for securing two letters of recommendation from persons who are qualified to write about your potential for success at SAIC. Applicants are required to submit an ePortfolio. Interviews, Resume, International applicants are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency. You are waived from this requirement if you meet any of the following conditions: Your native language is English, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a U.S. accredited university, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a university whose primary language of instruction is English. If you do not meet one of these conditions, you must submit official English language proficiency test scores. Minimum Required Scores TOEFL: 85, IELTS: 6.5 , Prerequisites - A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

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