OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts in Studio Practice
Intensive two-year cohort-based MFA program featuring private waterfront studio space, visiting artist masterclasses, and a solo graduation exhibition at the Anna Leonowens Gallery.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BFA or equivalent visual arts degree with minimum B+ average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Digital portfolio of 20 documented works, artist cv, and 1,000-word proposed studio research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation evaluating artistic potential and criticality
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Teaching assistantships (CAD $4,800/term) plus university travel bursaries
- Application fee
- CAD $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $12,200/year (domestic) or CAD $25,100/year (international)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official NSCAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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