Change your perspective at Alberta’s art, craft and design University. Formerly Alberta College of Art and Design, Alberta University of the Arts educates and tests the boundaries of common thought, and the four Schools – School of Visual Art, School of Communication Design, School of Craft and Emerging Media, School of Critical and Creative Studies – are dedicated to innovative and contemporary art, craft and design programs. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and be challenged to fearlessly explore what moves, drives, and implores the Alberta University of the Arts community to see the world differently. The studio-based education model features 11 four-year BFA and BDes undergraduate degrees, and one MFA post-graduate degree program.
GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: MFA
ACCREDITATION: Government of Alberta, NASAD Substantial Equivalency Status
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NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
APPLICATION:
Required
APPLICATION FEES:
110
PORTFOLIO:
Required
INTERVIEW:
Required, depending on program
ESSAY:
Required
CV / RESUMÉ:
Required
GRE:
Not Required
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Required (2)
IELTS:
Required if English is a second language Minimum score 7
TOEFL:
Required if English is a second language Minimum score 93
TRANSCRIPTS
COLLEGE:
Required
This institution may require additional program-specific materials in the admissions process. Please visit the institution's website to view the requirements in full.