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Fine Arts Studio

University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

Visual Arts: blue ink subject illustration
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AI-generated ink illustration

Conceptual study artwork, not a photograph of teaching facilities.

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Checked 2026-11-05

Symbolic subject artwork; no university facility depicted

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation with six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Meet the university’s English language requirement.
UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Verified Fall 2027 intake.

UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Fine Arts (General) direct entry · Domestic
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
    Manitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructionsManitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Fine Arts (General) in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
  7. Step 7Pay the $100 domestic or $130 international application fee.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
  8. Step 8Upload a digital portfolio and supporting written statement through the application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
  9. Step 9Use 10–15 recent works as the portfolio guideline. Limit each of the six written responses to 50 words.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Fine Arts (General) direct entry · Domestic
Applicant pathways
Ontario admission courses

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Minimum 70% average across three Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • Grade 12 university-preparation English at 60% or higher.
UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba admission courses

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • Minimum 70% average across three Grade 12 40S credits.
  • English 40S at 60% or higher.
  • Manitoba high-school graduation with five Grade 12 credits designated S, G, U or C.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Fine Arts (General) direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 93 credit hours in BFA General.
  • The Year 1 field trip is a required zero-credit course.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Fine Arts BFA GeneralUM Academic Calendar · School of Art degree and co-op inventoryUM Academic Calendar · Fine Arts Studio BFA Honours

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Fine Arts Ontario prerequisites
InternshipStudio practice and gallery internship opportunities
UM Fine Arts Studio degree, portfolio and careersCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Direct entry is to BFA General. Students may apply for the four-year BFA Honours route after 63 BFA General credits and a 2.50 GPA.

BFA General

BFA (General)

Official study options

Courses

2026–27 calendar plan for the BFA General studio route.

Year 112 listed

Complete foundational studio courses and the zero-credit field trip. Choose one course from each art-history pair and complete written English and mathematics.

UM Academic Calendar · Fine Arts BFA General
Year 22 listed

Take both listed art-history courses, 15 studio elective credits, three art-history elective credits and six academic elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Fine Arts BFA General
Year 34 listed

Choose STDO 3710 or STDO 3720. Add 12 studio elective credits, three art-history elective credits and six academic elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Fine Arts BFA General
Elective choices
  • Choose studio electives in areas such as ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, print media, sculpture or video.
  • Use the linked calendar for eligible art-history and academic electives.
Study locations

Careers

Career examples

  • Professional artist
  • Graphic designer
  • Photographer
Scope and qualifications

Career examples published for the Fine Arts Studio programme.

Costs

Fine Arts

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$196.30
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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