Application Deadline for Fall 2021 – February 1, 2021

A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Arts is a production-oriented, studio art program directed toward individual development. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to accommodate both those seeking advanced training in a particular studio area and those whose interests may involve more media cross-over. Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers as professional artists. The MFA is the terminal degree in Studio Art.

A Bachelor’s degree in art or equivalent is required for all applicants to the MFA program. Applicants are required to electronically submit a portfolio of their works for review by a departmental committee. The department utilizes the GetAcceptd.com portal for the portfolio submissions. Applications and Portfolio deadline is February 1st. Admission is once a year, with Fall semester entry.

Degree Program Hours:  60

FIU Graduate School Admissions – Apply Online

Summit MFA Portfolio via GetAcceptd.com

For a complete list of requirements visit the MFA Plan of Study: MFA Plan of Study

To download a PDF copy of the MFA Handbook click here MFA Visual Arts Handbook 2021 Revised 1/21/2021

For a complete list of graduate courses and programs offered by the Department of Art + Art History: Graduate Art + Art History 2020 Course Catalog

*For a complete list of Graduate Faculty in the Department of Art and Art History, please go to Gradschool Graduate Faculty

Applications and Portfolio deadline is February 1st. Admission is once a year, with Fall semester entry.

Applying to the MFA in Visual Arts is a two-step process….

FIU Graduate Admission Application:

First Step: An online FIU Graduate Admission Application must be submitted first – Apply Online .  The following are required :

• • Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree in art or equivalent
  • Certified college transcripts
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation – professional or academic

**International and all applicants with an undergraduate degree in a foreign language: TOEFL score of 550 paper-based/80 internet-based is required.

**The Department of Art + Art History does not require GRE test scores.

Portfolio Requirements:

Second Step: Upload the following to GetAcceptd (separate nominal fee charged by GetAcceptd): 

• • • Written statement of intent: creative work and goals for development while in the program (no more than 500 words)
    • Portfolio that includes 20 images (300 dpi, jpeg format)
    • CV
    • Summit MFA Portfolio via GetAcceptd.com

Portfolios are reviewed by a committee of faculty members. Once admission decision is made, applicants will be notified shortly after.