Master of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Master of Fine Arts
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The MFA is the terminal degree in the discipline. It is the primary objective of the program to focus on the demands of developing a career as a practicing professional artist. Some experience as an art educator is also provided.
  • The emphasis in the Visual Arts Program is based on intensive studio work. Critical concepts and discussion form an important element in the program.
  • The program allows students to focus in painting, sculpture, drawing, digital media and video, in an atmosphere in which interdisciplinary practices are also supported.
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees287199 INR
Hostel & Meals501992 INR
Insurance15301 INR
Transportation9354 INR
Application Fees7275 INR
Grad Student Society8661 INR
UVic Athletics10278 INR
GSS Dental Plan13627 INR
GSS Extended Health23500 INR
Total589988 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%

  •  All applicants with a minimum of a Bachelors's degree or equivalent, though a BFA is preferred. The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires a B average or better for admission

  • Applicants must have scored first class (60%; 7/10) in their undergrad degree

  • Students who have not previously completed the equivalent of 6 units (4 courses) of Art History, 3 units (2 courses) of these at the 300 or 400 level, will be required to take additional courses at the University of Victoria before being granted an MFA

ExamsTOEFL: 90
Listening 20; Speaking 20; Reading 20; Writing 20
IELTS: 6.5
with no score of less than 6.0 on each individual component
Additional info
  • A statement of intent that describes their approach to art-making and states why they are applying to the MFA Program 
  • Curriculum vitae
  • The portfolio must include: 
    • 20 digital images (jpg only) OR
    • 10 digital images and 5 links to video files (Vimeo or YouTube)
    • Image Format:
      • Submit jpeg image files only
      • Image resolution must be 72 dpi
      • The maximum pixel dimensions of each image are 1920 x 1080 pixels – Submit RGB color-mode files only
      • Use only alphanumeric characters for the file names
    • Video Format: applicants will have the ability to post a link to a video that they have published online
  • Official transcripts
  • ELP scores
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