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    Theatre (MFA)

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    Honolulu, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $84,120.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    69%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 60-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $84,120.

    About the program

    The MFA in Theatre and Dance is a Plan B master's requiring 60 credits with concentrations in Dance or Theatre. Theatre concentration focus areas include acting, design, directing, Hawaiian theatre, playwriting, and Theatre for Young Audiences, emphasizing creative and performance work.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Aug 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min scores may vary for each graduate program (Graduate Division minimum: Old TOEFL iBT (pre-2026): Overall score of 61; New TOEFL iBT (2026+): Overall score of 3.5). No program-specific minimum found on official pages.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Graduate Division minimum: Overall score of 6.00 (scores may vary for each graduate program). No program-specific minimum found on official pages.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $84,120 across 60 required credits.
    Is Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 3 years and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa reports an acceptance rate of approximately 69%.
    What work-permit options follow Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Theatre (MFA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT (US)