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Entrance to the MFA program at the University of Windsor is a competitive process. We look for dynamic and creative individuals who demonstrate strong potential for creative work at the graduate level.

Applications that meet the minimum requirements (listed below) are vetted on the basis of portfolio submissions. We accept only a small number of applicants each year.

Application Deadline:

Applications for the upcoming academic year are due by January 15th. For more information about program specifics, consult the graduate calendar for the MFA in Film & Media Arts. 

Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are open as of September 15, 2024.

Application procedures and requirements:

  1. Begin your online application with the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  2. Have an Honours B.A. with a major in Film, or Media Arts (or from equivalent undergraduate programs in cognate disciplines who are engaged in the study of film). 
  3. Have attained at least a 70% average in undergraduate courses.
  4. Present transcripts of all university and/or college-level work.
  5. Present three letters of recommendation.
  6. A 500-word letter of intent outlining your studio interests, why you are interested in pursuing an MFA at the University of Windsor, and what kind of work you plan to produce in the program.
  7. A current Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
  8. English Proficiency Tests: For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 220 on the TOEFL English proficiency test, a score of 7.0 on the IELTS, or a 120 on the DuoLingo English test is required.
  9. A portfolio of recent work must be included with your Master of Fine Arts application. [see portfolio specifications below].

Applications for admission to the Master of Fine Arts programs must be completed by January 15, 2025, to be considered for financial awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

If you need clarification on any of the above information, please contact soca@uwindsor.ca / phone (519) 253-3000 x 2829.

All submissions must include a single PDF portfolio document with embedded links listing the title and date for each video. Please select the medium that will best showcase your work. 

This file must be uploaded with your UWinsite application.

 

 

Video:

  • Submit 3 video samples
  • Videos may also be submitted as Quicktime (.MOV) files
  • Files should not exceed 3 minutes in length
 

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