Master of Illustration at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford

University Rank:#5

University of Hartford offers the Master of Illustration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Hartford , 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 illustration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Illustration

Our low residency program couples intensive, on-campus sessions in the summer with traveling spring and fall contact periods. During the summer, you convene with other students on campus for two weeks, working in a studio environment where you are provided focused interaction with award-winning faculty. The week-long fall and spring contact periods take place off-campus in major cities across the country, where we visit studios, area museums, and invite local illustrators to speak about their careers.

The structure of our program allows you to complete the program in two years (summer, fall, spring semesters each) plus two weeks (final third summer). In between contact periods, you'll maintain communication with the Program Director and Thesis Advisor while completing assignments and developing a thesis project.

The program is directed by Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame inductee, C.F. Payne, and was founded by the late Murray Tinkelman, legendary Hall of Fame illustrator, educator, and illustration historian.

The illustration program is designed specifically to meet the needs of practicing illustrators who maintain active, full-time professional careers.

Disciplines

Hartford Art School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Illustration at University of Hartford

Entry Requirements

Transcript Evaluations

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) member such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.

Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs will accept official international transcripts received directly from the institution (transcripts uploaded by the applicant is considered unofficial) but reserve the right to request an evaluation.

Submit English Proficiency Scores

Students who are not from majority native-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test scores from TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Submit Your Deposit

Once accepted, international students must submit their $300 deposit via the application portal prior to an I-20 being issued. The deposit is a prepayment of tuition and will be applied to the student's future tuition bill. If a student’s visa (F1 or J1) is denied, the student should email a copy of the denial letter to [email protected] to request a refund.

Once you are accepted to the University of Hartford, please visit the Accepted Student Resource page for information on next steps.

Request an I-20

After your tuition deposit is paid, the Office of Graduate Admission will email you with instructions on how to request an I-20.

Students will be required to submit a passport, and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). Supporting financial documents from a financial institution with current U.S. dollars exchange rates must be provided within 6 months of enrollment. If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation. If you have questions related to estimated expenses please email [email protected].

Once your I-20 is issued, the International Center ([email protected]) will send an email to your University of Hartford email address with instructions to retrieve your I-20.

Apply for a Student Visa

The University is a SEVP approved institution authorized to enroll F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. For a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa, review the International Center's guide.

Submit Your Immunization Records

The Immunization Record Form must be completed and uploaded to the Health Services Student Portal prior to move in. Forms may be downloaded from Health Services. For more information and access to the portal, visit: hartford.edu/health-forms.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Illustration at University of Hartford

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Illustration at University of Hartford

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

Online application: All applicants must submit an online application and supplemental documents according to the program requirements.
Application fee: International applicants who incur the expense of having their non-U.S. academic degrees evaluated, have their $50 application fee waived; Common Application System (CAS) applicants are responsible for processing fees charged by CAS; International students applying to The Hartt School are still responsible for a $40 audition fee.

Master of Illustration at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford