VCUarts graduate programs are collaboratively directed by an accomplished faculty whose creative work and pedagogical approaches transcend disciplinary boundaries. The rigor of graduate work is upheld within a supportive environment that allows oneself to fully feel, examine, question and doubt-while also producing work that variously prompts new insight, challenges perceived proclamations and/or calls attention to pressing contemporary issues and their deeply historical roots. Artmaking, scholarly research, creative performance-these are simultaneously private endeavors and means to connect. Resonant connections arise from an annual roster of acclaimed visiting artists and guest speakers, as well as alumni across the country and around the globe.
Which department am I in?
College of Humanities and Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
US$33,746.00
per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline
Expected April 2027
Start date
Expected August 2027
Venue
Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus
707 W. Broad St.,
Richmond,
Virginia,
23284, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent. Departments may admit graduate applicants with three-year bachelors degrees provided these three-year degrees allow the students to pursue graduate studies in their countries. Further, the department will require prerequisite/foundation courses as needed to fill in any gaps in the students educational background.Required grade point average. For admission to graduate study at VCU, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Entrance examinations. Letters of recommendation. Statement of intent.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.