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Directing (MFA in Theatre Arts)

The MFA in Theatre Arts with a focus in Directing is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

UI General Catalog Description

Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

Estimated Costs of Attendance

Application deadlines

  • Fall semester—March 1 (class admitted every three years; 2007, 2010, 2013, etc.)
  • Spring semester—not offered
  • Summer session—not offered

Application procedures
For this degree program, you will need to send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications.

Materials to send to Admissions:

  • One set of official academic records/transcripts. Send a second set directly to your department.
  • International students must send their official TOEFL scores from Educational Testing Service (the University's institutional code is 6681).
  • International students also must send a Financial Statement.

Materials required by the department:

  • A second set of your official academic records/transcripts.
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation.*
  • A résumé.
  • A written statement explaining why you are seeking the MFA in directing at Iowa.
  • A personal interview.

Apply
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($85 for international students) is payable by MasterCard or Visa.
If you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."

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