Edon Muhaxheri
Edon Muhaxheri is an illustrator who discovered a lost Albanian alphabet while a student in MICA's M.F.A. in Illustration Practice program.
Graduate & Professional Admission
Graduate & Professional Admission
MICA's graduate students are the center of their own education.
Start here to understand how MICA's graduate studies have helped brilliant artists, designers, teachers, curators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers level-up, pushing the boundaries of their own practice to engage meaningfully in contemporary art, design and professional practice.
Connect with MICA's Graduate Admission Team
With graduate programs and professional courses in a variety of disciplines, the Office of Graduate & Professional Admission is ready to assist you in navigating the best choice for your educational goals. Whether you're interested in MFA, MA, or MPS programs, you will find events, opportunities, and one-on-one meetings to connect in person or virtually.
Graduate & Professional Admission Procedures
Over 20 different graduate programs
/With in-person, low-residency, and online programs, MICA offers graduate education that fits your schedule.
Master of Arts (M.A.) Programs
MICA's Master of Arts (M.A.)
/Programs propel you forward in your discipline and practice, by going deep into a field of study.
Master of Fine Art (MFA) Programs
MICA's M.F.A.
/Programs offer an intense focus on art and design.
M.P.S. Online Programs
MICA's Master of Professional Studies
/Degrees offer intensive, online education designed to develop both creative and professional skills.
M.A./M.B.A. in Design Leadership
Maryland Institute College and Johns Hopkins University
/Link business management fundamentals with the creative approach to thinking and problem solving used by the world's top designers.
Tuition & Fees At-a-Glance
When it comes to paying for school, you have options. Our graduate and degree completion programs are surprisingly affordable—we're competitively priced, and our education tuition is at state tuition levels. Plus, this investment in your future is the kind that will pay you back.
Deadlines At-a-Glance
Residential MFA/MA Graduate Program Deadlines
| Dates | Course |
| January 19 | Round 1 Application Deadline, Start Term Fall |
| March 19 | Round 2 Application Deadline, Start Term Fall |
Online Graduate Program Deadlines
| Dates | Course |
| August 20 | Start Term: Fall |
| January 6 | Start Term: Spring |
| April 27 | Start Term: Summer |
Graduate Online Events
Graduate Online Information Sessions are designed for prospective MA, MFA, and MPS student to learn more about MICA's programs, campus, and community. The Office of Graduate & Professional Admission offers online information session series throughout the fall and spring. Click the link for event dates, additional events are added at the start of each semester.
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