Academic Calendar 2006-09:

Summer Residency 2007: July 11-28 O.K Centrum, Linz, Austria (2007 admitted students begin)

Fall Semester 2007: September 1-January 15, Off-site
Winter Residency 2008: February 1-4, Point B, Brooklyn, New York
Spring Semester 2008: February 1-June 15, Off-site
Summer Residency 2008: July 8-26, O.K Centrum, Linz, Austria

Fall Semester 2008: September 1-January 15, Off-site
Winter Residency 2009: TBA, Point B, Brooklyn, New York
Spring Semester 2009: February 1-June 15, Off-site
Summer Residency 2009: TBA, O.K Centrum, Linz, Austria (2007 admitted students graduate)

MFA degree: A Master of Fine Arts degree is an internationally recognized terminal degree. The MFA degree is awarded by Danube University Krems. Please see MFA Definitions and Standards adopted by CAA, the College Art Association of which Transart Institute is a member.

Accreditation: The Transart Institute Master of Fine Arts Program is accredited by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Culture through Danube University Krems. For further information contact:
Dr. Klausjürgen Heinrich
Head of Center for New Media
Danube University Krems
Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30
3500 Krems, Austria
E-Mail: klausjuergen.heinrich@donau-uni.ac.at
www.donau-uni.ac.at
Phone: +43 (0) 2732 893 6000
Fax: +43 (0) 2732 893 4258

Acceptance: A tuition deposit of EUR1200 is due upon acceptance into the program.

Advanced Standing: It is possible to get credit for up to one year of graduate work from other graduate level institutions pending transcript review. Students with advanced standing will need to complete a minimum of two summer residencies and two semesters of independent study preparing their master thesis and their final media art or curatorial project(s). Students with a full year's advanced standing are required to attend the Winter Residency, which is optional for all other students.

First degree: It is possible to be accepted into the program without a first degree. These applicants will be considered individually and, if relevant, an individual supplementary course of study will be arranged prior to commencing the program. A minimum age of twenty four years, a first degree level portfolio and equivalent work experience are required.
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Credits: Students receive 45 ECTS credits per year, equivalent to 30 graduate credits in the U.S. system. 90 ECTS credits, equivalent to 60 graduate credits in the U.S. system, are required for the MFA degree.

Graduation: Students who complete four semesters and three residencies, successfully presenting their final art or curatorial and research project/s (master thesis) are eligible to graduate the program. Graduation ceremony takes place at the residency.

Diploma: Diplomas are given by Danube University Krems in cooperation with Transart Institute.

Financial Aid: Some financial aid is available through Friends of Transart Institute, a non-profit organisation as well as Private Student Loans through the International Education Finance. For details on Financial aid and scholarships see the Transart Institute's admissions page.

Non-discrimination Policy: Transart Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability in any of its policies, practices, or procedures, including, but not limited to those related to admission, employment, the provision of educational services, and the granting of financial aid.