Art (MA or MFA)
The MA and the MFA in Art are awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is awarded with or without a thesis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester—February 1
- Spring Semester—not offered
- Summer Session—February 1
Application Procedures
To apply to this degree program, you will need to submit some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions.
Materials to send to the department:
- Your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (PDF)
- A one- to two-page statement of purpose
- A portfolio (see Portfolio Specifications in the General Catalog)
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your portfolio
- Application for Graduate Awards (PDF)
-
A Departmental Scholarship/Fellowship Application (PDF)
(also see Scholarship Information)
Materials to send to Admissions:
- A second set of your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Apply
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download and Print an Application (PDF) and pay the fee by check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
Contact Information
School of Art & Art History
The University of Iowa
1375 Highway 1 West
Room 1009 Studio Arts
Iowa City, IA 52242
art@uiowa.edu
319-335-1758
Office of Admissions
The University of Iowa
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396
admissions@uiowa.edu
319-335-1525
