Film and Animation MFA 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) |TopUniversities

Film and Animation MFA

Location

US Campus, Rochester, United States
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

56,884 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The film and animation MFA is supported by highly specialized faculty from RIT's photography, imaging science, computer science, information technology, and design programs. This program is offered by the School of Film and Animation which houses state-of-the-art facilities, including full production facilities. Graduates of RIT’s film and animation MFA work as artists, filmmakers, and storytellers at the world’s leading animation and live-action studios, including Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The film and animation MFA is supported by highly specialized faculty from RIT's photography, imaging science, computer science, information technology, and design programs. This program is offered by the School of Film and Animation which houses state-of-the-art facilities, including full production facilities. Graduates of RIT’s film and animation MFA work as artists, filmmakers, and storytellers at the world’s leading animation and live-action studios, including Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon. 

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
56+
3+
120+
Students should hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.

3 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
56,884 USD
International
56,884 USD

Scholarships

RIT Master Up Scholarships

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Value

30% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

1 Sep 2026

Application requirements

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Entry requirements

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