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USD 25566

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Earning a graduate degree in the Theater program at SIU offers extremely specialized, advanced training in one of six areas of study.  Our graduates receive hands-on, practical knowledge within their chosen field and become experts in their career paths throughout the three-year course.

Faculty members are well experienced and are active in the theater community both locally and nationally to provide insight and instruction regarding the many facets of theater, production and performance. Fostering creativity and scholarly advancement, the MFA theater program is dedicated to ensuring excellence in education, creative contributions to the field of theater and cultural service to both SIU and the theater community as a whole.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    25566

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16165 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Financial assistance Most of our scholarships are available to apply after the first academic year is completed. We do offer the High Achiever's Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) to qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount. Funding and aid information may be found online here: https://cie.siu.edu/international-students/prospective-students/financial-assistance.php qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount

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