BFA

Art BFA

Learn more about studying Art BFA as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    32,978USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What the University of Utah says about their program:

The undergraduate studio art program will prepare you for an exciting career in creative expression. This program offers education in topics such as visual arts, animation, education, or design. The curriculum helps students to develop a range of hands-on, formal, and conceptual skills. The program is structured as a balance between the visual and the physical: students study Studio Arts Foundations in the first year and focus on a specific Emphasis starting in their second year. Students are given the opportunity to develop hands-on skills through direct practice with material and tools of the trade; the program also covers topics such as form, process, and technique. Ultimately, an Art BFA will allow you to understand contemporary art theories, engage with new forms, and explore art as an active part of culture today. Students choose from the following emphases:

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Students should be completing or have completed their secondary education (high school) and have not yet attended any post-secondary institution (college or university). If you have taken AP, IB or A-level coursework and received college credit, you will still apply as a freshman as long as you have not previously enrolled in another accredited post-secondary institution (college or university).

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • ACT English score

    18

  • SAT Reading score

    27

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$33,190 per year

Funding

President's Scholarship

University merit scholarships at The University provides funding to help cover a portion of or all tuition and mandatory fees for students enrolled full-time. Based on unweighted, cumulative GPA at the time of application. The President's Scholarship award is up to $14,000 towards tuition for each academic year.
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What is the cost of living near University of Utah?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,394
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,121
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$111
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$76
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$85
Monthly grocery basket$201
Books and study supplies (monthly)$108
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$28

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.utah.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Utah

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements