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Fine Art (MFA)

The School of Art at the University of Manitoba offers a vibrant studio program with brand new state-of-the-art facilities, private studios, instruction and technical support for a diversity of approaches to contemporary art production, including ceramics, drawing, installation, painting, performance, sculpture, photography (wet and digital), print media and video.

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The School of Art Gallery featuring a display of Master of Fine Art student work including a hand knit loop rug, and tall wire wrapped narrow pyramid structures.
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    Faculty/School

    • School of Art
    • Faculty of Graduate Studies

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    Degree

    • Master of Fine Art

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    Expected duration

    • 2 years

Study at the School of Art

Our focus is on preparing students for a successful career in the arts, at a time when creativity, critical thinking, and complex problem solving are in greatest demand.

Alumni of our programs have gone on to thriving careers as visual artists, curators, designers, art historians, gallerists, educators, arts administrators, cultural workers, and many other professions in media and technology.

School of Art facilities

Our wide-ranging facilities include a large-format digital print shop, large new darkroom and wet lab spaces, extensive sculpture fabrication facilities, comprehensive ceramics area with newly built wood-fired kiln, MAC lab and private editing suites, a sound stage and print media studio equipped for a broad range of print and papermaking processes, all available to support student creativity.

The Architecture/Fine Arts Library contains one of Canada’s richest collections of materials on art, architecture and urban planning, while the University’s network of libraries offers extensive digital resources. 

Faculty and staff

Staff and Faculty members at the School of Art are among Manitoba’s most highly respected artists and art researchers.

Learn new concepts and techniques from SOA scholars, instructors and technicians, and integrate their feedback into your own artistic practice.

Winnipeg’s arts community

The School of Art at UM holds a central place in Winnipeg’s creative community. Be inspired and informed by exploring exhibitions in the city’s many galleries, and make connections that you’ll maintain long after graduating.

Exhibitions and events

With its own extensive collection and a more than 50-year archive of past shows, the School of Art Gallery is a hub of artistic expression on the Fort Garry campus.

The Student Gallery provides a space to exhibit your own work, and consider the work of your friends and colleagues at the school. 

Getting involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved as a School of Art student. Student groups and out-of-town field trips are great ways to get to know your cohort.

Guest lectures and demonstrations from visiting scholars and artists bring outside perspectives and insights.

Studio and research assistantships can provide some extra income while doing the work you love.  

Smiling School of Art students working in studio.
The ArtLab building at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus.
A student reviews his work with an instructor.
A sunset view of Winnipeg overlooking downtown and the Human Rights Museum.
Kristin Flattery's exhibition space with a TV, hanging red fabric and various paintings.
A crowd of people gather around as someone discusses a painting

  • 1913

    Year the School of Art was established

  • 70,000

    Size of the brand new ARTLab building, in square feet

  • 9

    medium options you can focus on, including ceramics, graphic design and video

  • 24/7

    hours many studios are open for student use

Program details

The School of Art offers a two-year Master of Fine Art program with an emphasis on studio work and original research. MFA students are not required to specialize in a specific medium, but can choose to have a multidisciplinary focus.

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

Graduate students are required to complete 21 credit hours of required coursework and 6 credit hours of electives, as well as the Master of Fine Art Thesis/Studio Exhibition. Students are expected to continue their research through the spring and summer.

Sample course offerings

First year courses

  • GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
  • GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
  • STDO 7010: Studio Concentration 1 (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7020: Studio Concentration 2 (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7110: Graduate Seminar 1 (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7120: Graduate Seminar 2 (3 credit hours)

Second year courses 

  • STDO 7030: Studio Concentration 3 (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7040: Studio Concentration 4 (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7130: Graduate Seminar 3 (3 credit hours)
  • GRAD 7200: MFA Thesis/Studio Exhibition (0 credit hours)

Elective courses

  • STDO 7210: Themes in Contemporary Art Studio (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7230: Contemporary Art Theory (3 credit hours)
  • STDO 7300: Special Topics in Fine Art (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Financial support

Our competitive funding package starts with a substantial yearly stipend from the School of Art, as well as the possibility of a $14,000/year University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship. Our second-year MFA students are also eligible for our internal School of Arts awards and scholarships. Paid teaching assistantships are offered for each Fall and Winter semester of the program.
 

Admission requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master of Fine Art program, you must have a minimum of: 

  • a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours degree (or equivalent) or a Bachelor of Arts Honours with studio major from a recognized university,
  • with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the School of Art and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant’s intended program of study and area of specialization.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

How to apply

The MFA program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are normally accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

  • $100 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
  • Artist's portfolio: Submit a minimum of 10 (maximum of 15) examples of work that have been produced within the three years prior to applying to the program
  • Current CV including publications, exhibitions, and relevant professional activities
  • Statement of personal goals for the program including the direction your work and research will take if you are accepted into the program.
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if required

If deemed necessary, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview.

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April December 1

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Fall (September) Early April January 15

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Fall (September) Early April December 1

Winter applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Design and Planning reviews applications in March.

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Fall (September) Early April December 1

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
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Fall (September) Early April November 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

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Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April November 1

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
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Winter (January) Early July September 15
Summer (May) Early February January 15

Winter applications reviewed in October
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Fall applications reviewed in June

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April January 15
Winter (January) Early July May 15
Summer (May) Early February September 15

Winter applications reviewed in June
Summer applications reviewed in October
Fall applications reviewed in February

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Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
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Winter (January) Early July June 1
Summer (May) Early February October 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Natural Resources Management reviews applications in March - June.

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Term Applications open Annual application deadline
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International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) Early April February 1

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once this process is complete, applications are sent to the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. The Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee reviews the applications and their decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April.

Canadian, US and International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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After the annual application deadline (see below), applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once this process is complete, applications are sent to the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. The Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee reviews the applications and their decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadline
Fall (September) July 1 October 15

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Music reviews Fall term applications in February / March, and Winter term applications in August / September.

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Fall (August) Mid September (year prior to deadline) February 1

Master of Occupational Therapy international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Mid September (year prior to deadline) January 15

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (August) Early October (year prior to deadline) May 1
Winter (January) Early October (year prior to deadline) October 1

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Fall (August) Early October (two years prior to deadline) January 15

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International applicants
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Summer (May) Early February November 1

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The name of your confirmed supervisor is required at the time of application. To identify a prospective thesis research supervisor on your application, please contact Immunology Faculty members.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Community Health Sciences reviews applications in March / April.

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Term Applications open Annual application deadline
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Summer (May) Early February November 1

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Physician Assistant Studies reviews applications in April.

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Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 20, 2022 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviews applications one month after the application deadline.

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Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) June 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) October 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April (year prior to deadline) March 1
Winter (January) Early July (year prior to deadline) July 1
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) November 1

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Summer (May) Early February February 1

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Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
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Applications for Pathology MSc are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications for Pathologist Assistant are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Pathologist Assistant reviews applications in April / May. 

The Pathologist Assistant program only admits Canadian and US students every two years. The next intake is for Fall 2023.

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
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June 1 (Pathology MSc)

International applicants
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Fall (September) Early April March 1 (Pathology MSc)

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Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1
Winter (January) Early February May 1


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Winter (January) Early July October 1

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Fall (September) Early November February 1
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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

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Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Summer (May) Early February (year prior to deadline) February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April May 15
Winter (January) Early July September 15
Summer (May) Early February January 15

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 15
Winter (January) Early July June 15
Summer (May) Early February October 15

Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the Physics Ph.D. program of study page.

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Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Statistics reviews applications in March / April.

Canadian/US/International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early November February 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Canadian, US and international applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April February 15
Winter (January) Early July June 15

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Canadian and US applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April June 1
Winter (January) Early July October 1
Summer (May) Early February February 1

International applicants
Term Applications open Annual application deadlines
Fall (September) Early April March 1
Winter (January) Early July July 1
Summer (May) Early February November 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Program inquiries

School of Art
Room 313 ARTlab Building
180 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Undergraduate programs: soadvise@umanitoba.ca

Graduate program: mfainfo@umanitoba.ca