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MFA, MA, and PhD Programs to Apply for by Early 2026

Last updated: November 21, 2025 2:45 pm
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Bard Graduate Center

Eager to explore the cultural history of the material world through object-based study? Bard Graduate Center in NYC offers MA and PhD programs in Material Culture, Design History, and Decorative Arts. These programs aim to equip emerging arts professionals with the skills to ask new questions and delve deeper into the significance of objects in our society.

Columbia University

Immerse yourself in rigorous, studio-based training through Columbia University’s Visual Arts + Sound Art program. Led by internationally recognized artists, this program pushes the boundaries of artistic practice while providing access to New York City’s vast network of artistic resources.

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Ranked among the top graduate-only programs in art, architecture, and design in the US, Cranbrook Academy of Art offers students the opportunity to enter the industry with confidence. With full-tuition fellowships and merit scholarships available, Cranbrook prepares students for successful careers in the arts.

Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

The IDSVA PhD in Visual Arts: Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory is a low-residency program designed for artists and creative thinkers looking to push the boundaries of art, culture, and human experience through research-based study.

Maine College of Art & Design

With a commitment to one-on-one mentoring, the MFA in Studio Art at Maine College of Art & Design offers an interdisciplinary approach to art education. Students are encouraged to think across traditional academic boundaries, with options for both Full and Low Residency programs.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Explore new mediums and approaches to art making through MassArt’s range of graduate programs in Studio Arts, Art Education, and Design Innovation. MassArt encourages students to push the boundaries of their creativity and expand their artistic horizons.

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New York Studio School

Join a community of dedicated artists at NYSS and develop your work and personal aesthetic philosophy through their unique MFA and Certificate programs. Study drawing, painting, and sculpture while honing your artistic skills in a supportive environment.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

SAIC offers a diverse range of program offerings, including MFA, MA, MArch, MDes, MS, and Low-Residency MFA degrees, as well as a new MFA in Comics. With a focus on interdisciplinary study and exploration of new concepts, SAIC prepares students for success in the art world.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art

Master your passion for art and turn it into a career with Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s master’s programs in London, New York, and online. Gain industry expertise and knowledge while building a global network of connections to thrive in the art market.

SVA MA Curatorial Practice

Develop practical skills and techniques needed to work as a professional curator through SVA’s MA Curatorial Practice program. Students have the opportunity to curate fully subsidized exhibitions, gaining hands-on experience in the field.

SVA MFA Art Practice

Engage with New York’s contemporary art discourse through SVA’s online MFA Art Practice program. Stay deeply connected to the art world while pursuing your artistic goals in a critique-driven online environment.

University of Arkansas

Pursue tuition-free graduate programs in Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, and Studio Art at the University of Arkansas. Further financial support is available through assistantships, fellowships, and grants to help students succeed in their artistic endeavors.

University at Buffalo

Interdisciplinary studio art students at the University at Buffalo receive full-tuition scholarships and opportunities for professional experience through subsidized teaching appointments. Gain valuable skills and experience while pursuing your artistic passions.

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University of California, Davis

Transform your artistic practice at UC Davis’s Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio MFA program. With generous funding, spacious private studios, and opportunities for fellowships and stipends, UC Davis supports students as they pursue their artistic goals.

University of California, Los Angeles

Explore new modes of critical thinking and art making at UCLA’s three-year MFA program. Engage with media and technology in a rigorous environment that encourages experimentation and innovation.

University of Connecticut

Join the fully funded three-year graduate program at the University of Connecticut, supporting a broad range of art making practices. Culminate your studies with exhibitions at Northeast galleries and the university’s museum.

University of Louisville

Receive a generous scholarship and financial support for travel, research, and creative activities at the Hite Institute of Art + Design at the University of Louisville. Join a selective program with small cohorts and dedicated support for your artistic endeavors.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Expand or reinvent your artistic practice with funding for tuition, healthcare, stipends, and summer research awards through UMBC’s Intermedia and Digital Arts (IMDA) MFA program. Join a community of interdisciplinary artists pushing the boundaries of art.

University of Texas at Austin

UT Austin’s Studio Art MFA program offers full tuition coverage, annual stipends, health insurance, and private studio space to all students. Join a vibrant artistic community and pursue your artistic goals with financial support.

University of Michigan

Join the top-ranked MFA program at the Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Pursue interdisciplinary and research-based artistic practices with the support of a dedicated faculty and resources.

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Washington University in St. Louis

Explore contemporary art in a research-based program at WashU’s MFA in Visual Art program. Led by artist Tiffany Calvert, this program offers cutting-edge facilities and a diverse approach to artistic practice.


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