Admission

International Admission - Undergraduate Students

A message from President Samuel Hoi

As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the United States, Maryland Institute College of Art (澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网) is at the forefront of art and design education with an international reputation. With a mission to empower our students to forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world, we take great pride in the excellence of our faculty, the quality of our students, and the accomplishments of our alumni. 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网’s undergraduate curricula, with 26 programs of study, span the traditional to the cutting edge—from analog fine arts and design to digital media, encouraging students to mix and match for customization. Recognized in the top 10 graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, graduate students pursue their work within a dynamic network of 20 specialized programs.

On both undergraduate and graduate levels, a 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网 education balances creativity, innovation, personal development, and career preparation. Faculty, artists-in-residence, and visiting artists offer individualized critiques and mentorship to uniquely shape each student’s experience.

Our caring culture honors each student’s ideas and vision while fostering learning experiences that allow our students to challenge their own assumptions, take risks, and transform their work. And the studios, workspaces, and fabrication labs provide the space, technology, and equipment necessary for students to expand their artistic practices.

We welcome you to join 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网’s best and brightest talent and MAKE the world you imagine.

Sincerely,

Samuel Hoi
President

Fast Facts About Study at 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网

澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网 is ranked #4 in Graphic Design, #6 in Painting/Drawing, #6 in Sculpture, and #8 overall by U.S. News & World Report.

Named a Best Northeastern College by Princeton Review, Top 2 Studio Arts Programs in the U.S. by Parade, Top 20 Design School by GDUSA, and Top 25 US Design School by ID.

96% of undergraduates are employed or in graduate
school within one year of graduation.

70% of undergraduates have had one or more internships before graduation.

30% of 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网's student body is made up of international students from 52 countries.

Residence Life

Over the past twenty-five years, 澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网 has recognized the importance of a robust student life program that complements the rigor and intensity of the student academic experience. Guided by this philosophy, our housing complexes provide a balance of independence and community, with almost all residential spaces offering apartment-style living, artist studios, and eating locations nearby.

Internships & Jobs

澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网’s reputation provides students with access to industry partners within the creative and technology sectors. These partners provide students with access to internships, case studies, real-world challenges, professional networks, and employment opportunities upon graduation.

Schedule a Meeting with an Admission Counselor

澳门金沙投注_任你博-官网’s undergraduate international admission counselors are available every week for one-on-one conversations. Whether you'd like to ask questions or have a portfolio review, we're here to help!

Kenneth Yee, Associate Director of International Admission