The Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Dance at the University of Alabama will develop students’ creative, performance, and scholarly work and prepare them for multiple professional destinations as dance artists, administrators, scholars, and teachers. The Dance (MFA) degree program will support the development of diverse skills in classical and contemporary dance techniques, dance pedagogy, historical perspectives and critical theory, as well as technical and artistic integration of dance-specific technologies.

The University of Alabama offers the Master of Dance, MFA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Tuscaloosa , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for dance, mfa and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on July 5, 2027.
About Dance, MFA
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Dance, MFA at The University of Alabama
Entry Requirements
To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale):
- An overall 3.0 GPA.
- An overall 3.0 GPA in your last 60 semester hours.
- A 3.0 GPA in your graduate program.
Admission with Permission to Continue
If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information
English Requirements
- PTEMin 59
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
Non-native speakers are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores unless they meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) at the time of initial enrollment, they will hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 2) at the time of initial enrollment, they will have been enrolled in coursework for at least two years at a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 3) they are a citizen or legal resident of one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below. Information on registering for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE is available online or at U.S. embassies, consulates, Institute of International Education offices, AMIDEAST offices, and other organizations concerned with international education. Note that during the application process we only need unofficial language score reports. Official reports must be sent on admission.
Tuition and Fee Information for Dance, MFA at The University of Alabama
How to Apply for Dance, MFA at The University of Alabama
- Copy of your passport
- Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
- Unofficial transcript copies from every secondary school you have attended. This includes academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work.
- Include an English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.
- Students that graduated 6 or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the US, English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at [email protected]:
- Full Name
- Address
- High School/Secondary School
- Graduation Date

United States of America, Tuscaloosa