Film & Media Arts, MFA

    Film & Media Arts, MFA

    Duration20 month(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Film & Media Arts, MFA

    About

    Ready to make your mark? Join the School of Creative Arts and create a thought-provoking film or multimedia work that announces your entrance on the world stage.

    In the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts program, you will have access to the best equipment, cutting-edge creative spaces, and the expertise of world-renowned industry professionals who will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

    With extensive hands-on training that places an emphasis on studio production and post-production, you will graduate with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to captivate audiences around the world with your films or multimedia performances.

    Our program is designed to make you a confident creator. Whether you want to work in film, television, advertising, or another area of media production, our program will give you the edge you need to succeed in this exciting, ever-changing field.

    Why Get My MFA in Film & Media Arts?

    • Create festival-ready films
    • Award-winning and internationally recognized faculty
    • State-of-the-art film equipment and production facilities
    • Learn to master your art form with hands-on, in-depth studio training
    • Personalized, one-on-one attention with professors thanks to small class sizes

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

    • Portfolio that includes three samples of video, audio, or image samples. Videos must be 5-minutes in total.
    • A clear statement of interest.
    • A cumulative GPA of 75% or above.
    • Three letters of recommendation.
    • Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Pearson 69.*
    • Transcripts of all university and/or college-level work. Normally, successful applicants will have an Honours BA in Media Arts or Film Production, or a cognate discipline. Students who do not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a qualifying (M1) program.

    *English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.

    English Program Requirements

    Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

    Applicants whose academic credentials are difficult to assess may be required to write the GRE, administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. 08540.

    Visit the website at www.gre.org.

    Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

    M.B.A. applicants are required to take the GMAT prior to admission.

    Visit the website at www.mba.com.

    English Proficiency

    All test scores are valid for 2 years from the date the test was taken. Tests must be valid at the beginning of the term in which a student starts their program.

    Pathway Program

    The University of Windsor English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) (Level III) with a minimum final grade of 75%.

    Visit the website at www.uwindsor.ca/elip

    English Proficiency Tests:

    For applicants whose native language is not English, a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test administered by one of the following institutions is required:

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Visit the website at www.toefl.org. TOEFL iBT Home Edition is an acceptable test to satisfy English proficiency.

    Carleton Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Visit the website at www.cael.ca.

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic Visit the website at www.ielts.org.

    Pearson - Minimum score 65 for IELTS of 6.5, and a minimum score of 68 for IELTS of 7.0. Visit the website at www.pearsonpte.com

    Duolingo English Test - Minimum score of 120. Visit the website at englishtest.duolingo.com

    International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) Completion of the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) Pathway Program Level 3.3. Visit the website at: https://www.ilac.com/ilac-in-canada/

    International Centre for English for Academic Preparation Inc. (ICEAP) for Admission to the course-based Master of Education Completion of the ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program (Pathway Program) with an EAP Certificate and a minimum grade of 70%. Visit the website at: www.iceap.ca

    If you are accepted, all test results should be sent directly to:

    University of Windsor Office of the Registrar-Graduate Studies Division

    401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4

    Fee Information

    Film & Media Arts, MFA
    University of Windsor
    University of Windsor
    Canada

    Canada, Windsor

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