Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at U of I, Champaign

4.4 /5

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Overview

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is well known for its Master of Fine Arts in Photography program at the PG level. Designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months, this program provides a solid academic foundation and practical exposure.

Admission to this program requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria, including valid scores in exams such as TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo.

Choosing the course can be a great decision for students looking to advance in this field. The tuition fee for the first year of the Master of Fine Arts in Photography is approximately USD 30,910. Additionally, students should plan for living expenses, which include accommodation (hostel or rent), food, study materials, and other daily necessities, averaging around USD 18,020.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹18.66 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Fine Arts in Photography fee structure. In addition to tuition costs, students should budget for housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 18,020.

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students can anticipate a total first-year tuition fee of USD 30,910 for Master of Fine Arts in Photography. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Fine Arts in Photography.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 18,66,388

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,15,820
Insurance	INR 1,34,440

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.74 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ February 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the U.S. or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad

Applicants are expected to have an admission grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of coursework

Comparable Bachelor's Degrees:

Bachelor's Degree (3 and 4 year degrees accepted)

Minimum GPA Requirements:

B Average

55%

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2nd Class Upper
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TOEFL

Marks - 103/120
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For Limited Status Admission, a minimum total TOEFL score of 96 iBT is required
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IELTS

Marks - 7.5/9
For Limited Status Admission, a minimum total score 6.5-7.0 in IELTS is required

Duolingo

Marks - 135/160
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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#101	Performing Arts QS, 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Liberal
Fun loving

Student Views

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.5

One of the best CS grad schools where I was able to make net positive money during my Masters!

Tips: Do not let cold weather be a reason for not joining UIUC, you get used to it. Apart from the thesis, there is no difference between MS and MS programme and both are considered the same for job applications but the thesis programme helps you improve your profile by getting to work with a professor on a research project. Computer Science programme has decent TA/RA opportunities and if you get one, you get 100% fee waiver and $2500 monthly stipend which is well above the monthly expenses. Post covid, intake to the professional MS programme has significantly increased from ~60 to ~300 resulting in a lot more competition to get a TA/RA.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UIUC has some of the best faculty in Computer Science, many times professors teach content that has been published in books by themselves. UIUC has many diverse professors, a very wide choice of course selection and a lot of flexibility in choosing courses.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Since Urban-Champaign is a college town, there are not that many Indian restaurants and for people who eat Jain food, there are hardly any food options outside. But there are many events in the department buildings where you can occasionally get free Pizzas.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best campustown in USA which gives you most bang for your buck compared to anywhere in states

Tips: Very accommodating culture. It will be the best experience of your life. Teachers are very knowledgeable. MS programme can be tailored to your liking where you can take courses from any department without much restrictions. This happened to be the best experience of my life.

Likes (Safety): Campustown is organized in a manner where all the students converge to Green Street where we have everything needed creating an awesome environment to meet new people and have fun. Cricket lovers can join Cricket Club of Illinois for a rewarding cricket experience and tons of tournaments in summer.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Faculty is very approachable and compassionate. After first semester most Masters student can find a RA or TA position. Try to meet with the faculty and show what drives you to do research and teaching and you will get a way around. The faculty is well-educated and mostly from universities ranked above UIUC.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.1

Most people and faculty are friendly.

Tips: Champaign is the best town to live in for those coming to the US for the first time. Pros such as low rent, a friendly campus, etc. can be of help. I availed a Research Assistantship which resulted in a tuition fee waiver. Very satisfied with my courses and the University.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3.9

My Review on doing a Masters in UIUC

Tips: Since the university is in Illinois, the weather during the winters is brutal, which most Indians will find difficult to adapt to. Hence I advise you to buy proper winter clothes when winter approaches. The grocery stores on or near campus are also expensive, so you need to learn how to buy food in bulk without wasting anything. UIUC has a large diaspora of not only Indians but other nationalities as well, so socializing is necessary but not tedious. Despite this, feelings of loneliness can set in since everyone will be busy studying for their courses, which one should be prepared for.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus has a functional transportation service which is free for students of UIUC, with plenty of buses there to reach most parts of Champaign-Urban. Despite buses taking more time to reach the destination you wish to go to, the part that is already included in your tuition fees is convenient since one pays $60 as public transportation fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): Since I did my Masters in Aerospace Engineering, finding internships for myself was tedious due to ITAR. And unlike Indian institutes, we have to find internships by ourselves because most companies that come to the career fair look for US citizens only, though I would advise going to the career fair anyway to network.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
at
U of I
Highlights

Master of Fine Arts in Photography is offered by School of Art + Design under University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.