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About SFAI

San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) — private non-profit institution. It is located in San Francisco, United States. SFAI is a part of Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD).

SFAI offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.

Location
San Francisco, United States
Establishment year
1871
Students
37
Acceptance rate
95%
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SFAI tuition fees

The academic calendar at SFAI is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At SFAI, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 45,652 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
45,652USD/year
Master
47,837USD/year

Additional costs

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Room and board
off campus17,350USD/year
Other expenses
off campus4,160USD/year

Study programs at SFAI

Engineering & Technology
Art and Technology
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Humanities
History and Theory of Contemporary Art
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Arts & Humanities
Art and Technology
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Film
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
History and Theory of Contemporary Art
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Painting
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Photography
Study degree
BFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
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Other programs
Humanities
History and Theory of Contemporary Art
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 100
Arts & Humanities
Art, Place and Public Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 100
Dual Degree
Study degree
MA, MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
History and Theory of Contemporary Art
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 100
New Genres
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Painting
Study degree
MFA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Other
Exhibition and Museum Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 100
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at SFAI

Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 79.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79

Master's degree at SFAI

To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7. TOEFL — 92 or higher.

IELTS
7
TOEFL iBT
92

SFAI campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in San Francisco. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting.

The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. The educational institution provides students with everything for playing sports: from athletic grounds to various clubs. Not only locals study at SFAI, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
Sport Facilities
Yes
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