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    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting

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    Waltham, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $59,600.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    10
    Cohort
    students
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University is a 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Waltham, US. Tuition is $59,600.

    About the program

    Graduate program providing advanced training in acting through technique-based knowledge and professional-level performance experiences with the Brandeis Theater Company in the Spingold Center for the Performing Arts.

    Focus: coursework

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test (no specific minimum stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test (no specific minimum stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,574.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University is $59,600.
    Is Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University is structured around 3 years.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theater Arts: Acting at Brandeis University: 12 months OPT (US)