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Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1826, it is one of the oldest continuously degree-granting colleges of art in the United States. MICA offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing studies programs in fine arts, design, media arts, and art education, and is consistently ranked among the top art schools in the country. The college's urban campus is centered in the Bolton Hill and Mount Royal cultural districts of Baltimore, near the Maryland Zoo, the Walters Art Museum, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. MICA emphasizes studio practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, with strong ties to local and national creative industries. Its graduates go on to careers in fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, and related fields.
QS rank
#99
World ranking
IELTS
6.5+
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Urban
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
14.29% placement rate
3,000 students (300 international)
Campus: Urban
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Acceptance rate: 64%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
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