Notre Dame MFA in Studio Art: Fully Funded, Intimate Cohort

The University of Notre Dame offers a three-year MFA in Studio Art, requiring 60 credits and accepting only six students each year to maintain an intimate environment. All selected students benefit from full funding, which includes a tuition waiver, a stipend of $28,500, and health insurance. They can focus on areas like photography, design, or art history, receiving strong mentorship and opportunities for independent projects. A thesis and a Thesis Exhibition are required. Facilities feature professional lighting studios, a photography darkroom, rental equipment, and a Digital Printing Studio with archival printers. Faculty includes Martina Lopez, Hillary Irene Johnson, and Sara Fahling. Students can pursue research funding from the Franco Family and Nanovic Institutes. Graduates often enter teaching, museum work, or commercial photography. Notable alumni include Tarrrah Kranjnak, Christine Lenzen, Melonie Mulkey, Joe Matty, and Thomas Callahan.