1. Basic Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree: In any discipline (film-related preferred but not required)

Minimum GPA: 2.5/4.0 (3.0+ recommended for scholarships)

Portfolio/Audition: Required for all programs

Transcripts: Official records with English translations (no evaluation required)

2. English Proficiency

TOEFL iBT: 79

IELTS: 6.5

Duolingo: 105

PTE: 58

Waivers: Available for degrees from English-medium institutions

Conditional admission with ESL program for scores below requirements

3. Program-Specific Requirements

MFA in Filmmaking

Visual portfolio (5-10 minute film/video samples)

Treatment for a short film (2 pages)

MFA in Acting

3 contemporary monologues (2 filmed, 1 live via Zoom)

Acting resume required

MA in Film & Media Production

Critical analysis essay (3-5 pages on film theory)

Production experience preferred

MFA in Game Design

Design portfolio (game concepts/art/code)

Math/computer science background

4. Required Documents

Online application ($75 fee)

Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)

2 Recommendation Letters (professional/academic)

Passport copy

Financial documents ($50,000 proof for I-20)

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.