BFA

Art: Photography

Learn more about studying Art: Photography 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
25,500USD
Start date
Jan, Jun, Aug
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Auburn University at Montgomery says about their program:

The photographer Garry Winogrand famously said, “The problem of the artist is to state the problem.” In other words, the artist wants you to speculate and examine problems, not solve them. At AUM, we want you to learn how to think like a fine art photographer. It’s not simply a matter of receiving instruction in how to take a technically proficient image, but rather how to communicate a concept to the viewer in a compelling manner.

The Department of Fine Arts offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Photography concentration. Photography students will receive a foundation in film that will serve as the basis of all future photo and video courses. Why film? Will Fenn, Chair and Associate Professor in Photography at AUM, believes the limited number of frames available to a photographer with film encourages a person to learn how to carefully construct and compose an image. This results in a photographer being able to capture what he or she wants more economically. In the Photography concentration at AUM, you’ll receive practical, hands-on experience in both film and digital photography. Class sizes tend to be small which promotes student and faculty interaction. Professional photographers are regularly invited to speak to students.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Undergraduate

High School Diploma

Pathway programs Even if you do not fully meet all the requirements for admission to AUM, you can take the Bridge Program. This program is designed for students who meet specific academic criteria to enroll them in courses structured to prepare them for full admission. Qualifications required:

2.3 to 2.99 unweighted high school GPA, without test scores or
2.00 to 2.29 unweighted high school GPA, with minimum 18 ACT or 940 SAT scores or
Graduated high school more than three years ago with 2.0 to 2.29 unweighted high school GPA or
GED score between 450 to 499

English proficiency

TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
500
IELTS
5.5
Cambridge English Exams
CEFR Level B2
Duolingo
100
PTE
44
iTEP
3.7

English proficiency waivers

ACT
18 with a sub-score of 18 on the English section
SAT
SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Critical Math only) is 860 with a sub-score of 450 on the Critical Reading section
International students who have satisfactorily completed 24 semester credit hours or the equivalent of AUM English composition requirements at an accredited U.S. college or university
International students who have satisfactorily completed a United States secondary diploma, a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, or are citizens of a country where English is the predominantly native language. Countries included in this exception are
Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Solomon Island, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and United Kingdom

Documents required

Application form
Academics transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Copy of passport
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English)

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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
US$22,546 per year

Funding

International Undergrad AUM Scholarship

Amount
US$8,000 (US$2,000 per year)
Requirements
High school GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or one of the following language test scores: 68 or higher on TOEFL IBT, 520 or higher on TOEFL ITP OR PBT, 6.0 on IELTS. Transfer/Exchange students: Grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Current students: 3.00 cumulative AUM grade-point average

International Undergrad Warhawk Scholarship

Amount
US$16,000 (US$4,000 per year)
Requirements
High school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale or one of the following language test scores: 76 or higher on TOEFL IBT, 540 or higher on TOEFL ITP OR PBT, 6.5 on IELTS. Transfer/Exchange students: Grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale. Current students: 3.25 cumulative AUM grade-point average

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What is the cost of living near Auburn University at Montgomery?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass	$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership	$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Auburn University at Montgomery

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