Best Countries to Study Fine Arts

One of the popular subjects pursued by students nowadays is Fine Arts, a degree in fine arts focusing on the categories of arts including visual arts, graphic arts, and decorative arts. Your degree in fine arts can have specializations such as painting, photography, sculpture, and much more.  If you want to pursue a career in fine arts then there are a lot of universities across the globe that offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD degrees in fine arts. From musician, photographer, actor to screenwriter, editor, filmmaker, dance choreographer, animator, and much more, a degree in fine arts paves a path to endless career opportunities. Let’s explore the best countries to study fine arts across the globe. 

Top Universities to Study Fine Arts 

If you want to pursue a career in fine arts then this section is for you. Here is the list of universities that offer a degree in fine arts in the best countries to pursue fine arts. 

USA

Name of the University

University of California-Los Angeles

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Yale University

Virginia Commonwealth University

California Institute of the Arts

Rhode Island School of Design

Carnegie Mellon University

Maryland Institute College of Arts

UK

Name of the University

Royal College of Arts

University College London

University of the Arts London

Goldsmiths, London

The Glasgow School of Arts

Loughborough University

University of Oxford

University of Brighton

Edinburgh College of Arts

Lancaster University

Canada

Name of the Universities

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

University of Alberta

University of Montreal

McMaster University

University of Ottawa

University of Waterloo

Western University

York University

Lakehead University

Australia

Name of the University

University of Sydney

University of Melbourne

Australian National University

Macquarie University

University of Queensland Australia

University of New South Wales

Monash University

La Trobe University

Griffith University

Western Sydney University

New Zealand 

Name of the University

University of Auckland

University of Otago

Victoria University of Wellington

the University of Canterbury

Massey University

the University of Waikato

Lincoln University

Auckland University of Technology

How to Apply?

The application process takes a period of time and it is required to apply months before the commencement of the classes. Basically, the universities have two major intakes that are the fall intake and the winter intake for international students to kick start their journey. You can take assistance from our Leverage Edu experts on 1800-572-000 to find out how the application procedure be fast-tracked!

Eligibility Requirements

To pursue Fine Arts at the undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral level at any of the universities mentioned above, you are required to qualify for specific eligibility requirements set by the respective universities and countries. The eligibility criteria vary for different universities and countries but the basic criterion is mentioned below.

• You must have passed 10+2 with good grades from a recognized institution for a bachelor’s degree in Fine arts.
• If you are a postgraduate degree aspirant then you must have completed your bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above in relevant subjects from a recognized institution.
• If you want to pursue a doctorate/a Ph.D. then you are required to have a postgraduate as well as an undergraduate degree in relevant subjects from a recognized institution. 

Documents Required

The documents required for the application process for universities abroad are

• All official academic transcripts and diplomas if any
• Updated CV/Resume
• English Language Proficiency Test Scores
• Letter of Recommendations  
• Statement of Purpose
• TB Test Certificate (UK Admission)
• Financial Evidence
• Passport 
• Visa
• Portfolio or writing samples  (Ph.D./Doctoral programs)

English Language Requirements

If you want to pursue a degree in fine arts abroad then you also require scores on the English language proficiency test. The basic or minimum score requirements for the English language tests are

Name of the Countries	Minimum IELTS Scores	Minimum PTE scores	Minimum TOEFL Score
USA	7 and above	65-70	90-100
UK	6.5 or above	70	90
Canada	6.0 or above	61	90
Australia	6.0 or above	65	79 or above
New Zealand	6.5 or above	61	88

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Cost of Study and Living

One of the main factors you need to focus on while choosing a country as your study destination is the cost of studying.

Country	Average Cost of Study
UK	GBP 95,480 (INR 8,875,508)
USA	USD32712 – USD39672 (25,00,030-30,31,952)
Canada	USD 5,000-USD 31,000 (INR22.65 lakhs)
Australia	AUD 20,000 – AUD 55,000 (INR 10,76,751 – 29,61,067)
New Zealand	NZD 20,000 (INR 10,48,939)

Another important thing you need to consider is the cost of living. To help you in choosing the right study destination for a Fine Arts degree here is the list of countries and their average cost of living

Name of the Country	Average Cost of Living
USA	USD1,000- USD1,500 (INR 75,519 – INR 1,13,233)
UK	GBP 800 – GBP 1,000 (INR 81,791 – INR 1,02,239)
Canada	CAD 1,000 – CAD 2,000 (INR 59,247- INR 71,126)
Australia	AUD 1,400 – AUD 2,000 (INR 75,392 – INR 1,07,703)
New Zealand	3,000 NZD to 4,000 NZD (INR 1,57,340- INR 2,09,787)

Hope this blog helped you know the best countries to study fine arts! If you want to get into a high university, you’ll need more than just good grades; you’ll also need a flawless application because the competition is fierce. You may enlist the assistance of Leverage Edu specialists to assist you with the application process so that you can realize your goals. Call us immediately at 1800 57 2000 for a free 30-minute consultation.