Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts is a fine arts graduate school designed for students who wish to earn a degree beyond an MFA. The IDSVA confers a 3-year PhD in Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory which combines distance learning and intensive residencies and culminates in a 2-year dissertation. The PhD program is hosted by residency sites in the artistic capitals of Europe as well as New York City and Colby College.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
92
Classroom Sizes
Tuition, Cost & Aid
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Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
