Admissions

Spring Open House | March 31, 2012

Spring Open House | March 31, 2012

Creativity Propelled

The University of the Arts, located in the heart of Philadelphia's arts district, is a catalyst for students' innate creativity and talent, elevating their promise to thrive as innovators throughout the creative economy.

UArts offers 22 undergraduate majors in Visual Arts, Film, Design, Dance, Music and Theater and a robust Liberal Arts curriculum. Graduate programs at the University of the Arts provide professional preparation leading to master's degrees in Arts Education, Museum Studies, Visual Arts, Music and Industrial Design.

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Explore your options for applying to our undergraduate or graduate programs.

Campus Tours

The Office of Admission conducts student-guided tours Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Student works in the metals studio

Undergraduate Admissions

The University of the Arts seeks intelligent, talented and highly motivated students who will both benefit from and contribute to the UArts experience.

The public draws with Big Chalkers, designed by MID students

Graduate Admissions

UArts’ graduate programs offer visual and performing artists, educators, designers and museum professionals the opportunity to expand their creative boundaries.

Viewbook 2011

UArts offers a dynamic environment for inspired students like you to prepare for careers in design, film, visual arts, music, dance and theater. Explore a copy of our Viewbook and see all that UArts has to offer.

Graduate Viewbook

We offer graduate degrees and a post-baccalaureate program for visual and performing artists, educators, designers and museum professionals. Explore our Graduate Viewbook and discover the opportunities at UArts.

Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services

SFS helps thousands of students plan for a University of the Arts education each year.

Financial Planning

Paying for a college education can seem daunting and confusing, but it is an excellent investment in the future. UArts is here to help.

Open House

Come to our Open House and learn more about the University of the Arts experience.

Summer Programs for High School Students

Whatever your medium, whatever your talent, whatever your ambition, be part of one of the most dynamic and intensive summer visual and performing arts programs for high school students.

Parent Information

Parents play a vital role in a student’s life. Stay informed of events, resources, deadlines and news stories.

Careers After UArts

Take a look at where UArts alumni are thriving and the personal stories of five graduates who took the lessons learned at UArts and transformed them into successful careers.

Contact Admissions

Address, phone and fax numbers along with email account information can be found here.