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University in Canada · Calgary, Alberta · Reviewed 13 October 2026

Alberta University of the Arts

AUArts is a specialist art and design university offering an MFA in Craft Media with research-led studio practice in ceramics, fibre, glass and jewellery/metals. Its research degrees and entrance awards are relevant to artists planning postgraduate study.

Calgary, AlbertaCanadaOfficial university ↗
Fall 2027: opened Oct 1, 2026 · Scholarship priority Jan 15, 2027 · General deadline June 1, 2027

Admission requirements

The university assesses creative practice and portfolio quality alongside academic preparation and research alignment. A journal article is not mandatory; applicants need two referees and a clearly written research intention.

Academic degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree with minimum CGPA 3.00, or approved equivalent
IELTS
Overall 7.0; accepted alternative tests and exemptions are described by AUArts
GRE
Not listed as a normal MFA requirement; confirm with admissions
Research papers
Not mandatory; applicants can optionally submit up to three relevant publications
Portfolio
Up to 20 examples of creative practice
References
Two independent references
Personal statement
Statement of intent 750–1250 words; cover letter up to 500 words; CV up to four pages

Fees, tuition and funding

An entrance award or assistantship is not guaranteed and should never be interpreted as fully funded admission.

Application fee
CAD 150 international, CAD 110 domestic, non-refundable
International MFA tuition
CAD 12,500 per semester (five-semester program), with additional costs
Domestic/permanent resident MFA tuition
CAD 6,250 per semester, with additional costs
Entrance award
Competitive merit award up to CAD 5,000; completed MFA application by January 15, 2027
Graduate teaching assistantship
CAD 5,000 if competitively offered; may be awarded up to three times across the degree
Program duration
About 20 months / five consecutive semesters, 60 credits

MFA programs and scholarships

These records distinguish a genuine graduate admission cycle, an associated award application date, and an undated funding scheme.

Master's · 2027 dated round

MFA 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.

Funding: Merit-based scholarships and possible teaching assistantships; not guaranteed.
Fee: CAD 150 international or CAD 110 domestic application fee, non-refundable.
Deadline: 2027-06-01
Scholarship · 2027 dated round

2027 MFA Craft Media Entrance Awards

AUArts automatically considers MFA applicants for entrance scholarship awards up to CAD 5,000 when their complete admission application is submitted by January 15, 2027. Award decisions are based on merit and are not guaranteed.

Funding: Competitive entrance award of up to CAD 5,000; not automatic funding.
Fee: No separate award application; MFA application CAD 150 international or CAD 110 domestic.
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Scholarship · Funding program information

MFA Graduate Teaching Assistantship

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: CAD 5,000 if awarded; a student may receive up to three over the two-year MFA, subject to selection.
Fee: No separate GTA application fee established; associated MFA admission fee applies.
Deadline: No separate open application deadline independently confirmed.

Faculty working in creative research

University-listed academic profiles below document topics and contact routes. We do not assert that any member of faculty is currently recruiting a funded student.

Faculty / Associate Professor, Glass

Natali Rodrigues

Creative research in glass and drawing, exploring liminal experiences and the relationship between physical materials and intangible processes.

Studio glass · Drawing · Material process · Liminal experience

Recruiting: not confirmed

Faculty / Associate Professor, Fibre

Mackenzie Kelly-Frère

Investigates handweaving, cloth and relationships with natural fibre materials and regenerative agriculture, with published work and exhibitions.

Weaving · Textiles · Regenerative agriculture · Fibre materials

Recruiting: not confirmed

Faculty / Faculty, Jewellery & Metals

Jamie Kroeger

AUArts faculty member associated with Jewellery and Metals, with studio practice in contemporary jewellery and craft.

Contemporary jewellery · Metalsmithing · Craft practice

Recruiting: not confirmed

Primary sources and application guidance

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Official university pages control eligibility, fee amounts and scholarship assessment. This independent guide was reviewed on 13 October 2026; confirm all conditions immediately before submission.