How to apply to the MFA
Welcome to the first step in your journey to becoming an MFA candidate at AUArts. The MFA Program accepts applications on a rolling basis, for a fall semester start. You will find everything you need to complete your application here.
Application deadline for Fall 2019 admission: January 15th, 2019 – Accepting late applications.
| Step 1: Application | Step 2: Transcripts and other official documents | Step 3: Letters of Recommendation | Step 4: Portfolio |
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Apply online through Apply Alberta by January 15 – |
Request your official transcripts, submit your statement of intent, cv, and if applicable your english proficiency documents | Request your letters of recommendation | Submit portfolio |
Step 1: Application and fee
Apply online and pay your $110 application fee via Apply Alberta.
Application deadline: January 15 – Accepting late applications. 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 or IELTS) - please submit your statement of intent, referee forms and CV through slideroom.
Note: The application for the MFA Program opens in June, with the application and portfolio evaluation taking place after January 15, 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:
ATTN: Coordinator, Research and Graduate Studies
Office of Research and Academic Affairs
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 for your portfolio submission – Accepting late applications.