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    Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA)

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    Pittsburgh, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $108,000.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    6
    Cohort
    students
    $68.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University is a 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $108,000.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary, experimental, research-based program supporting artists across all mediums through a three-year structure focused on multidisciplinary research, studio development, and critical theory. Emphasizes individual studio practices, electives, and university-wide resources.

    Focus: research
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    Deadlines

    Term Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 overall (minimum 25 in Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.5 overall (minimum 7 in Reading, 7 in Listening, 7.5 in Speaking, and 6.5 in Writing)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $35,116.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University is $108,000.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 3 years.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University typically enrolls around 6 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts in Art (MFA) at Carnegie Mellon University: 12 months OPT (US)