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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA

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USD 19950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 41 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

At SIUE, a Bachelor of Fine Arts prepares students to be lifelong practitioners of the studio arts who can demonstrate professional competencies, conceptual, technical and visual; in one specialized area within the department’s studio offerings.

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program can take coursework in:

  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Metalsmithing
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles

Art and design students at SIUE study in newly built and renovated facilities offering state-of-the-art technology, and are challenged to view themselves as professionals on the first day they step into a classroom.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts, offered through the Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Sciences, is considered the professional degree in visual arts. It is the entry-level degree by which students enter the professional field of graphic design, and is considered the necessary degree for a student interested in becoming a lifelong professional artist. Students will also be well prepared to pursue graduate studies.

What can I do with a degree in Art and Design?
An undergraduate degree in art and design prepares majors for a wide variety of careers, including work in museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and academia. Our students are also well-prepared for graduate school. Some of our recent graduates are pursuing advanced degrees at Indiana University, University of Nebraska, Maryland Institute College of Art, The State University of New York at Albany, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Syracuse University, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rhode Island School of Design, among others.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19950

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 41 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16903 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Competitive Basis Scholarship

    • Scholarship Information: UG - No scholarships and PG - 1000-2000 vary and this will grant once student will be on campus and on competitive basis.
    • Amount/ Range: PG - 1000-2000. 

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