Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film & Television (Tisch)
Legendary graduate film program educating directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, and producers, with state-of-the-art production soundstages in Greenwich Village.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Accredited bachelor's degree
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative portfolio, dramatic scene writing, and 10-minute visual sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three creative recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tisch School of the Arts Dean's Fellowships up to full tuition
- Application fee
- $110
- Tuition / joining costs
- $68,500/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official New York University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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