Admission

Graduate Admission: Apply

MICA enrolls a large graduate community. Applicants for approximately 150 places in the Division of Graduate Studies hail from 41 states and 34 foreign countries. 14% of MICA's graduate enrollment is comprised of international students. Admission is highly competitive. In selecting from among the many outstanding applicants we receive for a limited number of spaces, MICA's Graduate Admission Committee considers a number of factors. Most important, we seek students who are mature and highly self-motivated, who wish to develop a more disciplined focus, a deeper commitment, and a strongly realized personal vision in their work. Students are selected based on the quality of their portfolio, their academic and professional history, experience and involvement in the visual arts, and personal qualifications. Completion of an undergraduate degree or the equivalent is required for admission. Each of MICA's graduate programs will seek to create a unique community of artists with a specific dynamic and spirit.


Application Procedures for All Applicants

You may apply to more than one MICA graduate program with a single Graduate Admission Application. However, applicants must submit one portfolio of artwork for each program indicated. A complete application must include the following materials:

1. Completed, signed, and dated Graduate Admission Application Form

2. Curriculum Vitae/Résumé

3. Statement of Purpose/Artist Statement - a written statement outlining your interest in graduate or post-baccalaureate study (500-700 words)

4. Three (3) letters of recommendation/reference

5. Proof of Degree or Equivalent – send transcripts from ALL post-secondary schools attended.

6. Portfolio of Artwork - Each MICA graduate program has unique, program-specific requirements for the required portfolio of artwork, which must be submitted with the application for admission. Before submitting your application, please review the portfolio requirements for that program--accessible by selecting Graduate Portfolio Requirements here, or from the menu above.

7. $50 application fee - please make all checks (which must be in US dollars drawn on US banks) and money orders payable to Maryland Institute College of Art.

All materials must be clearly labeled with name, address, and telephone number. Maryland Institute College of Art assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to portfolio materials.


Additional Requirements for International Applicants

1. Proof of English language proficiency.
If your native language is not English you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency to gain full admission. MICA requires a score result on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 PBT (paper based test), or equivalent 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 80 IBT (internet based test). MICA also accepts a band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). MICA’s institution code is 5399.

2. Certified translations of all documents.
Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters of recommendation must be submitted with certified English translations.

3. VISA Requirements and Procedures.
Instructions and forms required to receive a Form I-20 AB or to transfer a VISA sponsorship to MICA, can be found at VISA Requirements and Procedures.







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