MICA puts you at the center of a dynamic, internationally renowned creative community that is shaping the world of art and design.
Built on nearly 200 years of tradition and excellence, MICA is located in the heart of Baltimore and deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.
A CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM
With us, you receive both structure and the independence to create your own path. Explore, experiment, knock down barriers between disciplines, and curate your future with MICA’s innovative and flexible curriculum.
At MICA, we know that art is local as well as global. It exists both in your backyard AND halfway across the world. MICA administers a broad range of study abroad and exchange opportunities, offering semester-long programs and summer travel intensives that reflect our deep commitment to educating artists and designers with a Global Perspective.
MICA is a nationally recognized leader in innovative art and design education. All of our programs give you the option of studying across multiple disciplines.
Undergraduate Programs (BFA) mica.edu/programs
MAJORS & MINORS
Animation / Art Education 5-Year (BFA/MAT) / Ecosystems, Sustainability & Justice / Fiber
General Fine Arts / Graphic Design
History of Art, Design, and Visual
Culture / Illustration / Interactive
Arts / Interdisciplinary Sculpture
Painting / Photography Printmaking / Studio and Humanistic Studies / Architectural
Design / Book Arts / Ceramics
Creative Entrepreneurship
Curatorial Studies / Drawing
Experimental Fashion / Film & Video / Game Design / Global and Intercultural Exchange
Product Design / Sequential Art
Sound Art / Unmaking Racism
Graduate Programs (MA, MFA, MPS, MA/MBA)
MICA offers 18 different graduate programs, including MFA programs that rank in U.S. News & World Report’s top 5.
Art Education 5-Year Program (BFA/MAT)
MICA art education graduates had 100% pass rate on the Praxis exams required for teacher candidates and 100% placement rate for those who sought teaching positions.
Open Studies (PreCollege Residency, High School Studios) mica.edu/precollege
MICA’s PreCollege Art & Design Residency Program offers rising high school juniors and seniors college-level art experience. Take part in an intensive and transformative experience with creative-minded peers, and learn new skills that help you explore the “why” behind your art.
1,250+
Undergraduate students
45 U.S. States represented in the student body
56 Countries represented in the student body
BALTIMORE & OUR CAMPUS mica.edu/hello-from-baltimore
Welcome to Charm City
Our campus is centrally located and easy to get around in the beautiful neighborhood of Bolton Hill, located in the city of Baltimore. You’ll find both historic architecture and modern spaces on our campus. Historic buildings have been renovated into campus spaces through urban reuse, while other spaces have been designed and built specifically for MICA, like the Brown Center, Gateway, and Dolphin Design Center.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Home Away From Home
So much about experiencing college is also about the community you create around you. Our four residence halls are apartment style and within walking distance to our campus,
Housing is guaranteed for incoming first year students, with some spaces reserved for transfer and graduate students. Aside from living spaces, our residential halls also provide two black box theaters, a late night grill/cafe, our main dining facility, fitness center, student exhibition galleries, large studio spaces, and more!
