Push Boundaries with the University at Buffalo’s MFA and MA Programs

Study at the most prestigious, top-ranked research university in New York. The MA and MFA programs at the University at BuffaloExperiment with new practices and encourage activism and art that transcends traditional boundaries.

The programs offer fully-funded, competitive teaching assistantships that include health insurance. There are several funding options available. Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship ProgramFull-tuition scholarships available for MFA students. MA students may also be eligible for university funding. Apply by February 15You must submit your application in order to be considered by CAS Fellowship funding.

The University of Toronto is a tier-one research university. Arts CollaboratoryThe hybrid studio laboratory Coalesce: Center for Biological Arts, studio spaceAccess to departmental and interdisciplinarity facilities UB art galleries, and curatorial possibilities.

The MFA program allows students to combine creative work and scholarly interests to create their own practice. The program is built around faculty mentorship. Regular visits by artists, designers, or scholars from many disciplines are also a part of the program.

The MA in Art & Design for Social Impact underscores the critical function of art and design in helping to address complex social issues. Students work with a variety of community partners and social justice advocacy organizations.

Explore the visiting artist speaker series, programsRead more about the accomplished alumni.

Full-time faculty include Marc Böhlen, Becky Brown, Noah Breuer, Millie Chen, Maximilian Goldfarb, Berin Golonu, George Afredzi Hughes, Matt Kenyon, Joan Linder, John Opera, Reinhard Reitzenstein, Ilona Gaynor, Stephanie Rothenberg, Shasti O’Leary Soudant, Ted Triandos, Paul Vanouse, Victoria Udondian, Crystal Z Campbell, and Livingston Watrous.

Applications for Fall 2023 must be submitted by February 15.

For more information, please visit arts-sciences.buffalo.edu.