OpenFieldMFA in Craft Media — Fall 2027
AUArts MFA in Craft Media is a 20-month, 60-credit practice-led master's in ceramics, fibre, glass and jewellery/metals. Fall 2027 applications opened October 1, 2026; January 15, 2027 is priority for entrance scholarship consideration and June 1, 2027 is the final general deadline, subject to available places.
Admission and eligibility
- CGPA
- A recognized Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree; minimum cumulative GPA 3.00.
- IELTS
- IELTS 7.0 overall or accepted alternative test/exemption, according to AUArts graduate requirements.
- GRE
- Not listed as a standard MFA admission requirement; confirm with AUArts if uncertain.
- Published papers
- No compulsory published paper. Applicants may optionally include up to 3 relevant publications.
- References and portfolio
- Two independent references, portfolio up to 20 works, cover letter up to 500 words, statement of intent 750–1250 words, CV up to 4 pages.
Funding, joining cost and deadlines
AUArts MFA in Craft Media is a 20-month, 60-credit practice-led master's in ceramics, fibre, glass and jewellery/metals. Fall 2027 applications opened October 1, 2026; January 15, 2027 is priority for entrance scholarship consideration and June 1, 2027 is the final general deadline, subject to available places.
- Funding / possible stipend
- Merit-based scholarships and possible teaching assistantships; not guaranteed.
- Application fee
- CAD 150 international or CAD 110 domestic application fee, non-refundable.
- Tuition
- Published MFA tuition: CAD 12,500/semester international or CAD 6,250/semester domestic/permanent resident, over 5 semesters (additional costs extra).
- Applications open
- 2026-10-01
- Closing date
- 2027-06-01
The entrance award is competitive and should not be confused with full funding of international fees and living costs.
Original university source
AUArts official opportunity page ↗ · Full MFA requirements ↗ · Fee breakdown ↗