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Graduate & Professional Admission Procedures

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M.A. Programs Admission
M.F.A. Programs
M.P.S. Online Programs
M.A./M.B.A. Design Leadership
MICA offers 19 different graduate programs, from MFA programs that rank in U.S. News & World Report's top 5 to asynchronous online MPS degrees.

Application Deadlines & Procedures

Many programs have unique application procedures & deadlines. For additional information, review the links below or the full list of programs at the bottom of the page. 

Upcoming Deadlines

January 6, 2026 (MPS)
 MPS Application Deadline, Spring 2026 Start
January 19, 2026 (MFA/MA)
 MFA/MA Round 1 Application Deadline, 2026 Start
March 19, 2026 (MFA/MA)
 MFA/MA Round 2 Application Deadline, 2026 Start
April 27, 2026 (MPS)
 MPS Application Deadline, Summer 2026 Start

Application Procedures by Program

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Master of Arts Degree Programs

MICA's Masters of Arts (M.A.) programs propel you forward in your discipline and practice, by going deep into a field of study.

Graphic Design (M.A.)
Illustration (M.A.)
Social Design (M.A.)
Teaching (M.A.T.)

Master of Fine Arts Degree Programs

With a more intense focus on studio intensives (65-85 percent) and less focus on liberal arts courses (15-35 percent), the M.F.A. provides more hands-on experience for aspiring artists.

Community Arts (M.F.A.)
Curatorial Practice (M.F.A.)
Filmmaking (M.F.A.)
Graphic Design (M.F.A.)
Illustration Practice (M.F.A.)
Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting (M.F.A.)
Mount Royal School of Art (M.F.A.)
Photography + Media & Society (M.F.A.)
Rinehart School of Sculpture (M.F.A.)
Studio Art (Summer Low-Residency M.F.A.)

Master of Professional Studies Degree Programs

MICA's Master of Professional Studies degrees offer intensive, online education designed to develop both creative and professional skills.

Business for Creatives (M.P.S.)
Data Analytics & Visualization (M.P.S.)
Product Management (M.P.S.)
UX Design (M.P.S.)

Master of Art/Master of Business Administration Program

Link business management fundamentals with the creative approach to thinking and problem solving used by the world's top designers.

Design Leadership M.A./M.B.A.

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