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Master of Fine Arts in Art and Design Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA

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USD 25566

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our accredited three-year Master of Fine Arts degree program is structured to provide you with exposure to a broad range of creative approaches in your choice of nine areas of study: Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Small Metals. We promote a diverse approach to making with courses designed to address contemporary issues while promoting an atmosphere balanced between conceptual development and material exploration. You will find they are well supported in cross-discipline exploration as they strive to develop their best work.

While attending, you will have access to excellent resources to facilitate your creative development, including an engaged faculty who are professional artists, designers, and scholars, extensively equipped facilities, tuition waivers, dedicated studio spaces and regular opportunities to exhibit your work. We maintain a dynamic environment in which emerging artists and designers develop through access to the opportunities inherent at a Carnegie Research University.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    25566

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16165 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Financial assistance Most of our scholarships are available to apply after the first academic year is completed. We do offer the High Achiever's Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) to qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount. Funding and aid information may be found online here: https://cie.siu.edu/international-students/prospective-students/financial-assistance.php qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount

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