Admission
Entrance to the MFA program at the University of Windsor is a competitive process. We look for dynamic and creative individuals who demonstrate strong potential for creative and scholarly work at the graduate level.
Applications that meet the minimum requirements (listed below) are vetted on the basis of dosier submissions. We accept only a small number of applicants each year.
Application Deadline:
Applications for the upcoming academic year are due by January 15th. For more information about program specifics, consult the graduate calendar for the MFA in Film Production.
Applications for the 2027/2028 academic year are open as of September 15, 2026.
Application requirements:
- Honours B.A. with a major in Film (or from equivalent undergraduate programs in cognate disciplines who are engaged in the study of film).
- A 70% average in undergraduate courses.
- University transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A 500-word letter of intent outlining your film practice, why you are interested in pursuing an MFA at the University of Windsor, and your proposed practice-based research focus (i.e., what you hope to investigate, develop, or better understand through your artistic practice).
- A current Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
- English Proficiency Tests: For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 220 on the TOEFL English proficiency test, a score of 7.0 on the IELTS, or a 120 on the DuoLingo English test is required.
- A portfolio of recent work must be included with your Master of Fine Arts application. Please include three video samples and identify the specific sections adjudicators should review, with each selected excerpt limited to approximately one minute in duration. Longer works may be submitted; however, applicants must clearly indicate the portions to be viewed.
Begin your online application with the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Applications for admission to the Master of Fine Arts program must be completed by January 15, 2027 to be considered for financial awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
If you need clarification on any of the above information, please contact cmf@uwindsor.ca.
All submissions must include a single PDF portfolio document with embedded links listing the title and date for each video. Please select the medium that will best showcase your work.
This file must be uploaded with your UWinsite application.
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