費(fèi)城藝術(shù)大學(xué)(The University of The Arts)建于1985年，是全美最古老并致力于藝術(shù)教育的學(xué)校，1985年由費(fèi)城表演藝術(shù)學(xué)院和費(fèi)城藝術(shù)學(xué)院合并而成，這兩所學(xué)校的歷史都可以追溯到19世紀(jì)70年代。校園位于賓夕法尼亞州中心城市費(fèi)城的藝術(shù)大道，主要分為三個(gè)學(xué)院：藝術(shù)與設(shè)計(jì)學(xué)院、表演藝術(shù)學(xué)院、媒體和傳播學(xué)院。1983年，該學(xué)校建立了一個(gè)劇院，成為首個(gè)在賓夕法尼亞州以提供全面的專業(yè)音樂(lè)、舞蹈和戲劇的機(jī)構(gòu)。 合并后，增添了媒體與傳播學(xué)院。目前在校學(xué)生約有2100名，500多名教職員工，學(xué)校為社會(huì)培養(yǎng)了大批的音樂(lè)人士、畫(huà)家、教育家和設(shè)計(jì)師。
費(fèi)城藝術(shù)大學(xué)是所老牌的藝術(shù)大學(xué)，且包含視覺(jué)藝術(shù)和音樂(lè)表演兩大門(mén)類。雖然學(xué)校的英文名字直譯為藝術(shù)大學(xué)，通常以其所在地費(fèi)城特指。費(fèi)城藝術(shù)大學(xué)提供各種藝術(shù)、設(shè)計(jì)、影視和音樂(lè)、表演類專業(yè)，其音樂(lè)、表演專業(yè)名聲頗高。特色專業(yè)包括爵士樂(lè)研究、博物館研究。費(fèi)城本身也是美國(guó)的大型城市之一，在文化和藝術(shù)方面擁有特殊的地位。費(fèi)城藝術(shù)大學(xué)的學(xué)生只需要2個(gè)小時(shí)即可乘坐大巴前往紐約參觀美術(shù)館和參加藝術(shù)活動(dòng)，而城的生活成本卻低于紐約。

一、專業(yè)設(shè)置
1.本科專業(yè)設(shè)置：
Craft & Material Studies(工藝及材料研究)、Interdisciplinary Fine Arts(交叉藝術(shù))、Photography(攝影)、Advertising Design(廣告設(shè)計(jì))、Graphic Design(平面設(shè)計(jì))、Industrial Design(工業(yè)設(shè)計(jì))、Web Development & Interaction Design(網(wǎng)站開(kāi)發(fā)&交互設(shè)計(jì))、Animation(動(dòng)畫(huà))、Film & Video(電影)、Writing for Film & Television(電影&電視編劇)、Dance Program(舞蹈專業(yè))、Composition(作曲)、Instrumental Performance(演奏)、Music Business(音樂(lè)商業(yè))、Entrepreneurship & Technology(企業(yè)家精神&技術(shù))、Vocal Performance(聲樂(lè)表演)、Acting(演戲)、Directing(導(dǎo)演)、Playwriting & Production(劇本創(chuàng)作&生產(chǎn))、Musical Theater(音樂(lè)劇表演)、Theater Design & Technology(劇場(chǎng)設(shè)計(jì)&技術(shù))、Creative Writing(創(chuàng)意寫(xiě)作)、Film & Media Studies(電影&媒體研究)
2.研究生專業(yè)設(shè)置：
Art Education(藝術(shù)教育)、Museum Communication(博物館傳播)、Museum Education(博物館教育)、Music Education(音樂(lè)教育)、Visual Arts(視覺(jué)藝術(shù))、Educational Program Design(教育程序設(shè)計(jì))、Book Arts/Printmaking(裝訂藝術(shù)/版畫(huà)制作)、Museum Exhibition Planning & Design(博物館策劃與設(shè)計(jì))、Studio Art(畫(huà)室藝術(shù))、Industrial Design(工業(yè)設(shè)計(jì))、Jazz Studies(爵士研究)、Music Education(音樂(lè)教育)
二、申請(qǐng)要求
1. Transcript/Grade Sheets All International applicants must provide a complete, notarized transcript from every school attended on the high school /secondary and post-secondary level (Please see “Transfer of Credit” above for foreign university transcripts). Transcripts are official documents that must be signed by the authority in each school you have attended.
2. English Language Requirements International students whose native language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A TOEFL score of 550 paper-based/ 80 internet-based or an IELTS score of 6.0 and above is required for unconditional admission.(for Graduate：TOEFL score of 92 (iBT) or 580 (PBT) or higher, an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher)
3. Certificate of Finance The University requires that all international applicants submit proof of sufficient available funds to cover all of your educational and personal expenses while studying at The University of the Arts. All applicants intending to seek or hold an F-1 visa must complete the Certificate of Finance, Affidavit of Support, and provide a current bank statement. The Certificate of Finance form must be completed in English and notarized by your bank official. This statement must declare the availability of U.S. $55,327.00 (2013-2014) to cover the costs of one year of education and personal expenses. The I-20 form cannot be issued without a valid Certificate of Finance.
4. Letter of Recommendation You are required to submit at least one letter of recommendation from an instructor with whom you have worked in an artistic capacity. Letters written in languages other than English must be translated by a certified translator. Both the original and the certified translation must be included in the application.
5. Portfolio and Audition Requirements International students must satisfy the same portfolio and audition requirements as all other applicants. The University of the Arts seeks students who demonstrate talent and potential in their chosen creative discipline. Therefore, all programs require a portfolio, writing sample, audition and/or interview as part of the application for admission. These evaluations are used to determine acceptance into a program of study, as well as eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
三、基本學(xué)費(fèi)：
1.Undergraduate 本科(per credit) Graduate
Full Time Undergraduate (12-18 credits per semester) and Graduate (9-18 credits per semester)
Annual Tuition $38,410
2.研究生(per credit)
Part Time & Over 18 credits $1,601 $1,874
Non-Matriculated $1,120 $1,311
MFA Studio Arts Low-Residency 　 $1,198
MM program with Villanova University 　 $595