California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts at a glance
California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia, United States. It was established in 1970. Its reported acceptance rate is 24.1%. It enrols around 1,498 students. Tuition for its priced courses ranges from ₹49.6 L to ₹52.7 L per year across 34 priced courses. It offers 34 courses in the programmes listed on this page.
About California Institute of the Arts
Through artistic practice, we transform ourselves, each other, and the world.
While the foundation of a CalArts education is rooted in rigorous artmaking, critical thinking, and faculty mentorship, there’s a little magic that happens in our multidisciplinary environment that sets us apart from our peers.
Since 2012, artists Blake Jacobsen (Art BFA 17) and Meghan Sabik have collaborated on photography…
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Our inclusive community has a nearly indescribable energy, drawing from the vibrant interpersonal creative exchanges among students and faculty.
Check out our programs, discover life on- and off-campus, and view a guide on applying to CalArts.
More about California Institute of the Arts
Course fees at California Institute of the Arts
Courses with a published annual tuition fee, cheapest first, converted to rupees.
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 2 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 2 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 3 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 2 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 year
- Annual fee
- ₹49.6 lakh / year
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 2 year
| Course | Level | Annual fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] in Graphic Design | Master | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 2 year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] in Graphic Design | Bachelor | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 4 year |
| Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] in Art and Technology | Master | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 2 year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] in Acting | Bachelor | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 4 year |
| Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] in Film and Video | Master | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 3 year |
| Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] in Photography and Media | Master | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 2 year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] in Art | Bachelor | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 4 year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] in Design and Production | Bachelor | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 4 year |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] in Experimental Animation | Bachelor | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 4 year |
| Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] in Winds | Master | ₹49.6 lakh / year | 2 year |
Fees are the tuition the university publishes for that course, converted to rupees. They exclude living costs, visa fees and insurance, and are revised each intake.
Common questions about California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia. It is a university institution.
Across the 34 courses at California Institute of the Arts with a published fee, tuition runs from ₹49.6 lakh to ₹52.7 lakh a year in rupees. Living costs, visa fees and insurance are separate, and fees are revised each intake.
California Institute of the Arts reports an acceptance rate of 24.1%. Entry also depends on your grades, English test score and the specific course you apply to.
Yes. Indian students apply as international applicants, which normally means academic transcripts, an English test score, a statement of purpose and proof of funds for the visa. Deadlines follow the intake you are applying for rather than the Indian academic year.
