Based in Baltimore, an artist-run mecca of DIY culture, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is the oldest independent university of art and design in the US. MICA has created a model for the education of artists and designers. Our transformative education encourages originality, nourishes creativity, inspired innovation and challenges your intellect. MICA offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in: Fine arts Design Electronic media Art education Liberal arts   Why MICA? Top 10 - MFA programs in the visual arts, #3 in Graphic Design and Sculpture, and #4 in Painting and Drawing according to US News & World Report Ranked 3rd - MICA is ranked 3rd among the top 50 graphic design schools and colleges in the US, Animation Career Review 2015 Top Producer - MICA is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars among specialty schools, Chronicle of Higher Education Best Northeastern College - for the last nine years, Princeton Review MICA is - an "education powerhouse," Fast Company Magazine; "world class," Huffington Post; "highly esteemed," Washington Post Unique Partnerships - with Johns Hopkins University, including a dual degree program    MICA is a diverse and vibrant place to story - it is home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students from almost every state and more than 40 countries, with international students making up almost a fifth of the student body. Find out about scholarships here! Follow MICA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,LinkedIn and YouTube!