MFA in Theatre
Illinois State UniversityNormal, USA- Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
- $18,470
- Duration
- 2 years
- Taught in
- Confirm with counsellor
- IELTS from
- 6.5
In short
MFA in Theatre is a master's program in Creative Arts and Media at Illinois State University, Normal, USA, lasting 2 years. Listed tuition is $18,470; the fee basis has not been provided. The English requirement starts at IELTS 6.5.
Fees are indicative and set by the university; the offer letter and invoice are final.
Entry requirements
- Academic requirement
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution with a minimum GPA ranging between 2.8 and 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Submission of official GRE or GMAT scores is required for certain programs. The score expectations vary depending on the academic discipline, with an indicative range of 290 to 315.
- TOEFL iBT
- An overall score between 79 to 100 is accepted.
- IELTS
- An overall score of 6.5 to 7.0 is accepted.
- PTE Academic
- An overall score of 53 is accepted.
- Duolingo English Test
- An overall score between 105 to 120 is accepted.
If you studied in a different school system, the university assesses your qualification as an equivalent — a counsellor can check it before you apply.
Cost of studying
- Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
- $18,470
Add health insurance, visa fees and a housing deposit to your first-year budget.
Documents you will usually need
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- CV and two references
- Portfolio of your work
- Passport (valid for the whole course)
- English test result, or proof of a waiver
- Proof of funds for the visa stage
How to apply with iAdmission
1.Check eligibility
Tell us where you studied and your grades; we confirm the requirement for your qualification.
2.Prepare documents
Upload transcripts, passport and English test; we check them before submission.
3.Submit and track
We submit a complete application and follow up with the university.
4.Offer and visa
After the offer we help with the deposit, visa documents and arrival.
Questions students ask
What are the entry requirements for MFA in Theatre?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution with a minimum GPA ranging between 2.8 and 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Submission of official GRE or GMAT scores is required for certain programs. The score expectations vary depending on the acad… English: IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent.
How much does MFA in Theatre cost in total?
Tuition is listed at $18,470 (fee basis not provided) for 2 years. Deposits, insurance and visa fees are extra; the offer letter is final.
Can iAdmission help me apply?
Yes, free of charge. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare documents and submits a complete application. Admission decisions are always made by the university.
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