admissions: university massart

Thank you for your interest in the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Here you'll join a community of artists with exceptional talent, diverse points of view, and intense curiosity.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design welcomes applications for admission from students with a minimum of a high school diploma who are passionate about the visual and media arts.

MassArt offers a bachelor of fine arts degrees in 18 disciplines spanning the fine arts, design, art education, and art history, as well as graduate degrees in the fine arts, design innovation, dynamic media, architecture, and art education. Certificates are available in fashion, graphics, furniture, and industrial design.

If you have not had any formal education beyond high school, you are considered a first-time college student, even if you have been out of high school for several years. Please note there are special requirements for other types of applicants including transfer students and international students.