How to apply to the MFA
Welcome to the first step in your journey to becoming an MFA candidate at AUArts. You will find everything you need to complete your application here.
Jessie Fraser, Her Voice, 2019
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Application deadline for Fall 2022 admission: January 15, 2022.
Applications open November 1, 2021.
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Step 1: Application
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Step 2: Transcripts and other official documents
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Step 3: Letters of Recommendation
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Step 4: Portfolio
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Apply online through ApplyAlberta and SlideRoom
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Request your official transcripts, submit your statement of intent, CV, and if applicable your English proficiency documents
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Request your letters of recommendation
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Submit portfolio
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Step 1: Application and fee
Apply online and pay your $110 application fee via ApplyAlberta.
Application deadline: January 15, 2022. The following documents must be received by this date: online application, official transcripts, reference forms, statement of intent, CV, and if applicable, English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) - please submit your statement of intent, referee forms and CV through SlideRoom ($10 USD application fee).
Note: The application for the MFA Program opens on November 1, 2021, with the application and portfolio evaluation taking place after January 15, 2022 all complete applications that meet the minimum requirement will be considered. Program start is September of each year.
Step 2: Transcripts and English Proficiency Documents
Request your official transcripts at the start of your application process to avoid delays. Transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope directly from the institution. If applicable, request an official English proficiency score to be sent to us directly from the institution.
You may have all official documents mailed to:
Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Room 522
Alberta University of the Arts
522 - 1407 14 Ave NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 4R3
CANADA
Step 3: Reference Forms
Request your reference form as early as possible to allow your referees sufficient time to submit them (via SlideRoom). It is the responsibility of the applicant and the referee to ensure that the referee form and letters are submitted by the application deadline date.
Step 4: Portfolio
Submit a portfolio of your work via SlideRoom.
Deadline: January 15, 2022.