Applying to Study for an MFA

Queries about the MFA programme can be directed to graduate@rsa.ox.ac.uk

Apply online

Please follow the detailed instructions here: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/mfa-fine-art

• Useful links:
• https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford/application-guide?source=coursepage (Application Guide) 
• https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate (General Admissions Info and Fees & Funding)

Please follow the instructions on the Admissions pages carefully (including the Application Guide), in particular about not uploading your portfolio to the application, but providing a link.

Register the email details of your referees online ahead of submitting your appliation form so they have plenty of time to send in their supporting statements. 

Incomplete applications will not be assessed by the admissions panel.

Collegiate System

This can be confusing when choosing a college on your application form. More information is here https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/colleges/introducing-colleges

Shortlisting + Interviews

Shortlisting and interview invitations will happen in early February.
Interviews usually take place in mid-February.

All applicants, whether interviewed or not, will know whether they have a place or not by the end of February via the Self Service Admissions portal.

• Open Day

• We do not hold physical Open Days for the MFA, but we have an online info session each year in December.
• The next session will be in December 2026 for entry in 2027.
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