Faculty of Fine Arts
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Ul. Kraśnicka 2b
20-718 Lublin, Poland
phone: +48 81 537 69 25

Master of Arts (MA) |  Full time studies |  2 years/ 4 semesters |  English |   ECTS 120

Master’s degree studies in graphic arts are dedicated to undergraduates or graduates of all artistic faculties, for example Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Art Education etc. Our practical courses are based on study of traditional graphic techniques, painting and drawing as well as the newest digital technologies and multimedia solutions.

Specialities:

• Printmaking
• Graphic Design

Graphic design course units are conducted in a workshop format with use of Adobe applications. There are: Digital Picture Editing, Web Design, Multimedia, Illustration, Advertising Photography. During four semesters students have the possibility to learn different techniques of Printmaking: Intaglio (etching, aquatint, soft ground, drypoint), Relief Printing (linocut), Silkscreen and Experimental Printmaking.

The artistic master’s diploma is realized in Printmaking Speciality or Graphic Design Speciality. Diploma is a set of works in a chosen technique, presented in a diploma exhibition.

Our staff is gathered from the most experienced university teachers, recognized artists and scholars. The Institute of Fine Arts welcomes international students and values cultural diversity. All courses are taught in English. All graduates achieve Master of Fine Arts Degree.

Detailed information about programme: Here

Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus Email:asp@umcs.pl

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international students.  NB: Polish and EU citizens as well as other candidates following the regulations pertaining to Polish citizens can study free of charge within the set limit of available places. There are 2 places offered without the tuition fee for such candidates. Furthermore, admission will  be granted on a “first come, first served” basis until available vacancies have been filled.
2. Submission of an artistic portfolio. The Admission Board determines whether the specific content of undergraduate degree and portfolio meets the admission requirements of the master’s programme.
3. The programme is offered on I TUITION FEE-PAYING BASIS I – I TERMS OF ADMISSION HEREI to candidates holding a bachelor degree or any other equivalent degree which entitles them to undertake the Master’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued.
4. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents – VISIT HOW TO APPLY TAB
5. Registration is open within the admission period and until all the available vacancies are filled.
6. If Academic documents are not issued in English or Polish, a certified Polish translation is required. Visit the database of recognized sworn translators in Poland HERE.
7. An official Individual Recognition certificate issued by a competent Polish state authority is required for documents issued outside of the territory of Poland – NB- Contact the Admissions office for guidance on applicability of this requirement.  
8. The required registration fee payment is PLN 150 (the fee concerns applicants for Master degree in Graphic Arts only due to evaluation of artistic skills). Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.
9. Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus: asp@mail.umcs.pl
10. Admission enquiries: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl 

1) Create an account in the recruitment portal and fill in the required fields,

2) Scan and attach each document listed below separately into the recruitment portal – PERSONAL FORMS -> EDUCATION (Each document Must be PDF Format not more than 3MBs;

• Academic documents: High school and Bachelor degree original certificates with transcript of records (Bachelor degree + transcript + supplement should be appended with Apostille for countries signatory to HCCH AGREEMENT or legalized copies for international students) along with the eligibility statement. If the documents are issued in a different language other than English/Polish we require a translation. 
• Artistic Portfolio/catalogue of the candidate (PDF format) NB: Please contact the Admissions Office for further guidance.
• Language proficiency certificate demonstrating the applicant’s English language expertise (REFER TO THE LIST OF RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES) 
• Passport bio page with clear details.
• Confirmation of payment for the APPLICATION FEE (mandatory).
• Candidate Profile Form:
  – Complete the required fields in the portal,
  – Download the candidate profile generated by the IRK application system,
  – Print, fill in date, handwritten signature by the applicant. 

3) Upload a recent passport size photograph with white background in the designated photo tab in the recruitment portal.

4) Upon finalizing with the process above, contact the admission office to initiate a review of your application. Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl

Note: Please contact the Admissions office only after you completed payment of the application fee for your selected program.  When forwarding us an email, include the following details; Your full names, IRK number and screen shot of the image showing your payment has been confirmed in recruitment portal or official payment confirmation of the application fee.