Graduate Admissions

Our MFA programs, which offer intensive training for those who hope to become theatre artists, are very selective. Each program has its own admission procedures, but students from all programs work together in the production of our mainstage, gallery, and workshop shows.

Why Iowa Theatre

Becoming a theatre artist requires a student to master one subject while developing knowledge and respect for the work of others. For this reason, graduate students at Iowa have their own intensive programs in acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting and stage management, and also work together across disciplines. Thus, when you apply for a program you are also applying for admission to a community of artists.

Excellent Faculty and Staff
Opportunities with World-Renowned Guest Artists
Quality Theatres and Facilities
A Successful and Supportive Alumni Community

Program Options

Each graduate program has its own identity, its own admission schedule, and its own criteria for admission. For information about each program, including the admission procedures, use the link directly below.

Graduate Programs - Overview

Scholarships

The department of theatre arts has a range of scholarships available for graduate students based on talent, academic merit, and financial need.

Graduate Student Scholarships

Admission Details

Admission to the Theatre Arts graduate program requires two steps:

• Admission to The University of Iowa Graduate College
• Admission to the specific program to which you are applying in the Department of Theatre Arts

Detailed information about both steps, including admission requirements, deadlines, procedures etc, is available through the MFA in Theatre Arts pages in the Graduate section of the University Admissions site.

Graduate Admissions Info

One of the advantages of studying theatre at Iowa is that you get to work within a small community of artists, all housed in the Theatre Building, but the opportunities afforded by the campus of a large research university and its community are also available to you. The links below provide information about the University campus and Iowa City community.

Community Information
Campus Diversity
Housing
Costs
Financial Assistance