Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at UC Berkeley, Berkeley

4.6 /5

(4 Reviews)

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Faculty of Art Practice

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Overview

The University of California - Berkeley Campus is among the top universities in USA. The university is renowned for offering best academic programs, at PG levels. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a popular choice for international students. The university offers this course at the PG level.

International students must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the course. To be eligible, applicants need to achieve the required scores in standardized tests like IELTS and TOEFL. Additionally, they must provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process.

Student must make budget, including for both tuition fees and living costs. The cost of living is estimated to be around USD 22,040, covering accommodation, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other daily expenses. The University of California - Berkeley Campus annual tuition fees for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is USD 31,450.

Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹26.97 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Fees

The students planning to enrol in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at University of California - Berkeley Campus, will need to factor in both tuition fees and living expenses.

For international students, the tuition fee for the first year is USD 31,450. On top of that, students should also budget for essential living expenses like housing, food, transportation, books, and personal costs, which can vary based on individual lifestyle and spending habits. The cost of living when studying at the university is USD 22,040.

Since living expenses differ from student to student, it's a good idea to plan finances accordingly. To get a complete breakdown of the University of California - Berkeley Campus Master of Fine Arts (MFA) fees, check out the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,96,523

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 18,89,710
Insurance	INR 5,52,337

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.74 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 5ᵗʰ May 2025

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at UC Berkeley can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MFA at UC Berkeley

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of upper-division coursework.

For the MFA program, applicants with a bachelor's degree in art are preferred, but those who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with only some previous study in art may be admitted on the basis of a review of their work.
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Marks - 90/120
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Project work is required
Still Images in digital format (REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS) All applicants must submit a portfolio of work consisting of a maximum of 20 still images, and not fewer than 15. When uploading images, applicants will be asked to provide the title, year, medium, and size for each artwork. Applicants submitting images documenting installation, performance, and project-based work should also include brief descriptions.
Applicants whose work is time-based should submit stills and/or performance documentation as images, in addition to submitting time-based media files
- Time-based work (IN ADDITION TO STILL IMAGES, AS APPROPRIATE) Applicants with time-based work must upload media (up to four files maximum) in addition to their still images. For each submitted file include the title, year, duration of the work (in size field), and a brief description. In most cases, no more than 12 total minutes of time-based work will be viewed

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#48	Performing Arts QS, 2025

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of California - Berkeley Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

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Vibe of Campus

Liberal
Stressful
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional

Student Views

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.5

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life5

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.8

Permanent Immigration4.3

Anonymous

Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

4.4

The University is collaborative and impactful. Plenty of opportunities to explore.

Tips: Before you fully commit to this university, make sure you have a word with a student representative or a former alumni who can give you a clear idea of what to expect on campus. Get an idea of what the university stands for, its history and what your inclination is towards.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The USA is easily one of the most accepting and multifaceted arenas open to people from all ethnicities, races and backgrounds especially if you're starting your life like me. If given the chance, I would certainly immigrate here especially in California.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read more

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Master of Financial Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

Good career opportunities.

Tips: 1. Learn cooking, and try to be efficient in cooking as possible. This helps save lots of time 2. Take lots of layered clothing options, to make sure you don't catch cold 3. The MFE course in particular is intensive. Start your interview prep for placements/internships as early as possible before coming.

Likes (Internships): The course has wide range of career options ranging from technology to quantitative research in funds. The career path this program prepares for is quite varied, ranging from Data Science, Teaching to core-finance (which is its USP). Available internships are relevant.

Dislikes (Value for money): The MFE course in particular is expensive. The internships and placements are good but obviously, it comes at a cost. The college infrastructure is quite good though. The faculty is good overall, but MFE being a fast-paced course, they breeze through the course material quite fast.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

4.8

UC Berkeley: A Crowned Institution in United States.

Tips: Trust me, the university is more competitive than it seems. Students should be prepared to put in a lot of effort. At first glance, the university may appear overwhelming due to its vast size and atmosphere. However, students must take this as an opportunity and learn with their fellow. Also, this is an opportunity to build strong meaningful relationships with your fellow. As in top institutions, like UC Berkeley, apart from academics most of the students come to build these relationships only. I can recall how many good relationships I have built over my time at UC and I am still benefitting from them day-in and out. Students must enrol for a scholarship as the cost of living near the university is relatively high. If you are unable to get a scholarship try to find a good part-time job. About the country well US is US just be good around here don't go to shady areas. Some of the areas have high crime rates and shootings are a common sight. The country will treat you well if you do well.

Likes (Quality of faculty): University of California Berkeley is renowned for its academic excellence and this isn't something to talk about, Come on! Everyone knows it before coming here. The professors are highly knowledgeable and experienced. The professors are very helpful and have unique teaching patterns. It's more of an interaction than teaching and I believe that this is the best method of teaching. However, not every professor at UC Berkeley is exceptional, this needs to be said! At first, I thought enrolling myself at UC Berkeley would be very stressful; nevertheless, the professors do help at every stage to keep the classes interesting and engaging for the students.

Dislikes (Part time work): As I have pursued MS in Computer Science, it is a bit difficult to get a part-time job. The competition is fierce and so is the demand. Due to the high cost of living every other student wants to land on a good part-time job opportunity, therefore making it extremely competitive. However, with the assistance of one of my professors, I was able to land a part-time job. It is difficult to get a part-time job or internship in your field as the competition increases every year. So, start to visualize according. Don't expect that the university will spoon-feed you every single time. Some myths need to be busted!

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts- Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of California - Berkeley Campus

Amazing experience at University of California

Tips: First and foremost, students should find an accommodation near to the campus and knowing English is better so that you can communicate with everyone. Try to learn some technology or gain some experience in coding so that you can tutor or do part-time work as a frontend or backend Engineer.

Likes (Value for money): We had global exposure with peers coming from all over the world, different cultures and habits. Also, everyone was super helpful and many students ran organizations which were helpful to upscale ourselves. Many extra curricular activities were organized.

Dislikes (Indian Food): When I was working on a project, my professor was helpful and she also connected me with other professionals on the topic I was working on. She also explained personal branding like LinkedIn's do's and don'ts. She was kind and used to give her office hours for our benefit.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2022Read more

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
at
UC Berkeley
Highlights

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is offered by Faculty of Art Practice under University of California - Berkeley Campus, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.