Minneapolis College of Art & Design

Education programs

International students friendly

MCAD enjoys a diverse student body, with approximately 750 students from 45 states and 15 countries.International students come to MCAD because we are a highly ranked institution in one of the nation's most creative cities. MCAD strongly values and promotes diversity on campus as it is necessary for developing creative thinking. Diversity allows us to view things from the perspectives of others. https://mcad.edu/student-life/international/overview

Student visa

To obtain a student visa, you must first show proof of funds to cover tuition, housing, and expenses for at least one year of attendance at MCAD. Once accepted, MCAD will send you a financial certification form that must be signed and must include an official letter from a manager or officer of a major financial institution citing the balance of funds for you or your sponsor. This form is due with the tuition deposit by the posted deadline. https://mcad.edu/student-life/international/applying

Accommodation

As an MCAD student you can opt to live in our on-campus apartments or you can live off campus. https://mcad.edu/student-life/housing MCAD offers private and shared apartments—not crowded dorms—that contain full kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and storage space. Living on campus puts you right in the center of our college community, where you’ll have easy access to student events and campus facilities, most of which are open 24/7.

Scholarships

Scholarships are critically important to the success of MCAD students. More than 95% of MCAD students receive some sort of financial aid; it is the difference between a realized ambition and a deferred dream. There are four ways to provide scholarship support for MCAD students: endowed scholarship funds, annual scholarships, NOW Scholarships, and stock giving. https://mcad.edu/admissions-and-aid

How to apply to the university

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3. Send an application form

4. Complete admissions tasks

5. Go to study

To apply to Minneapolis College of Art & Design follow these steps. To get more information about the university and the admissions process, you can use the live chat to contact a university representative.

Required documents for admission

When applying for admission to Minneapolis College of Art & Design in United States you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.

• Letter of Recommendation
• Financial Certification (international students)
• Official Transcripts
• Application Form
• Official College Transcripts (MA and MFA)
• Official Test Scores
• Proof of Citizenship (international students)
• Résumé (MA and MFA)
• Proof of English Proficiency (international students)
• Personal Statement
• Official English Translations of All Transcripts (international students)

Why people choose this university

Contacts

Minneapolis College of Art & Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis 55404
United States