BFA

Theatre and Fine Arts: Theatre

Learn more about studying Theatre and Fine Arts: Theatre as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,300USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Niagara University says about their program:

As one of the oldest professional theatre training programs in the region, Niagara University is well-known for preparing students for careers that take them anywhere from Broadway to Hollywood.

Since 1964, NU Theatre has proudly educated and entertained audiences through a variety of annual productions, giving students an artistic playground for growth and development and a heightened sense of purpose in their artistic pursuits. One-on-one mentorship with theatre faculty gives increased confidence – both on- stage and offstage – throughout every step of the experiential learning process. Our unique curriculum fuses a conservatory approach to theatre training with a liberal arts education. NU’s theatre programs require an intense schedule and disciplined focus on both academic coursework, and practical production experience.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Evidence of past performance and character

Additional Requirements for Nursing Applications

  • A minimum of three years of high school science coursework. This should include at least one year of high school Chemistry with minimum earned grades of 80% (either year-end average or Regents exam scores as applicable) and at least one year of high school Biology with minimum earned grades of 80% (either year-end average or Regents exam scores as applicable)

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally or provincially accredited college or university

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    79

  • Duolingo

    110

Graduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    79-80

  • CET 6

    450

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Your native language is English
  • You were taught in the English medium
  • You spent one year or more studying in the United States
  • Your undergraduate institution is an accredited North American university

Graduate

  • Your native language is English
  • Niagara waives the English proficiency examination requirement for students scoring a 600 or higher on the GMAT/GRE.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Teacher or counselor recommendation (required, but highly encouraged)
  • A 250 word essay (required, but highly encouraged)
  • Extracurricular activities resume (required, but highly encouraged)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Two references (academic, professional and/or volunteer)
  • Statement of intent
  • GRE scores if applicable
  • Resume and/or experience profile

A degree evaluation by World Education Services or a Spantran for application is required for applicants who have obtained a degree outside of the United States or Canada Candidates applying to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program must participate in an interview that will be scheduled after a preliminary review of the application materials. Ph.D. applicants will be required to submit additional materials

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Scholarships at Niagara University

  • International Tuition Scholarship

    Official page

    Niagara University awards renewable merit-based tuition scholarships of approximately $8,000 to $16,000 per year to admitted international undergraduate students, based on academic achievement (high school transcript and test scores). The award is renewed annually as long as the student maintains the required GPA. This scholarship is offered specifically to international applicants as part of Niagara's international undergraduate admissions process, distinct from the domestic merit scholarship tiers.

  • Rev. Joseph L. Levesque C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement Scholarship for International Students

    Official page

    Niagara University awards one full-tuition scholarship each year specifically to an international undergraduate student, in recognition of the student's commitment to community service and their potential to become a leader in service to others. Recipients are required to participate in community engagement work coordinated through the Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement during their time at Niagara. Because the award is explicitly reserved for an international student, it is open to non-domestic undergraduates by design.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$37,190 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$29,865 per year

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What is the cost of living near Niagara University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$939
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$810
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$143
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$74
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$55
Monthly grocery basket$204
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$40

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Niagara University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, 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