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PhD in Visual Arts

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers PhD in Visual Arts, a doctorate in Visual Arts programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Visual Arts

Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Visual Arts at York University is a four-year, full-time program in which individually defined conceptual foci are developed and presented through an integration of studio art work, research, and writing. Admission requires applicants to hold an MFA and to have a minimum B average. Students are admitted for Fall entry, with an application deadline of January 15 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants. For applicants whose first language is not English, the program requires an accepted English-language proficiency test score, including TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, or PTE Academic. The credential awarded on completion is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Visual Arts.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants require an MFA and a minimum B average. Admission is for Fall entry as a full-time student, with an application deadline of January 15 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants. English-language proficiency is required for applicants whose primary language is not English: TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 on the new MyBest scale for tests taken from January 2026), IELTS Academic 7.5, Duolingo English Test 140, and PTE Academic 76.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1959

Students: 53,500

QS rank: #322 =

Programs: 328

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Visual Arts award?

York University awards a Doctorate in the field of Visual Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Visual Arts take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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