MFA Graduate Teaching Assistantship

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

Alberta University of the Arts lists a Graduate Teaching Assistantship of CAD 5,000 that may be offered up to three times during the MFA program. The listing describes possible funding rather than a confirmed available assistantship position.

Funding / possible stipend

CAD 5,000 if awarded; a student may receive up to three over the two-year MFA, subject to selection.

Application fee

No separate GTA application fee established; associated MFA admission fee applies.

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

Not independently confirmed

Closing date

No separate open application deadline independently confirmed.

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 ↗