Graduate

Develop your artistic vision and scholarly voice. Our MA and MFA programs offer rigorous mentorship, dedicated studio space and funding opportunities to help you build a sustainable creative practice

How to apply
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Artist works in their studio in the new Portland MFA Studio
Explore our graduate programs

Explore our graduate programs

Two degrees, two distinct paths. Pursue art history or critical and curatorial studies through our MA, or dive deep into studio practice with our MFA — and take the next step in your creative career.
Two woman discuss artwork at the Open Walls Exhibit
Funding & Assistantships

Funding & Assistantships

We're committed to supporting our graduate students. All admitted MFA students receive guaranteed funding, including stipends and tuition remission. MA students may be eligible for scholarships and awards to support their studies.

Academic experience & support

Access resources to support your graduate studies, from library collections to career development.
Art + Design Student Intranet

Faculty & Mentorship

Work one-on-one with exhibiting artists, publishing scholars and experienced educators. Our faculty maintain active studio practices and research agendas, bringing current perspectives from the art world directly into your graduate experience.

Meet our faculty

Thesis & Exhibition

Your graduate experience culminates in a thesis exhibition (MFA) or written thesis (MA) that demonstrates your growth as an artist or scholar. MFA candidates exhibit in our professional gallery spaces, gaining real-world experience presenting and discussing their work publicly.

Explore past exhibitions

Alumni Outcomes

Our students go on to teaching positions, gallery representation, museum careers and independent studio practices. They exhibit nationally and internationally, publish scholarship and shape the next generation of artists and designers.

Joyce Chen, Hite Institute of Art + Design Alumna
Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight

From UofL to global brands. Joyce Chen '19 runs her own 3D design studio, partnering with Apple, Estée Lauder and Microsoft — and co-created the iconic Windows 11 wallpapers with Six N. Five.
Student works on his drawing of an alligator

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Connect with our graduate director to learn more about the program, discuss your portfolio or schedule a studio visit.

How to Apply
Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the MFA in Studio Art + Design
Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the MA in Art History or Critical & Curatorial Studies