Based in Baltimore, an artist-run mecca of DIY culture, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is the oldest independent university of art and design in the US. MICA has created a model for the education of artists and designers. Our transformative education encourages originality, nourishes creativity, inspired innovation and challenges your intellect.
MICA offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in:
- Fine arts
- Design
- Electronic media
- Art education
- Liberal arts
Why MICA?
- Top 10 – MFA programs in the visual arts, #3 in Graphic Design and Sculpture, and #4 in Painting and Drawing according to US News & World Report
- Ranked 3rd – MICA is ranked 3rd among the top 50 graphic design schools and colleges in the US, Animation Career Review 2015
- Top Producer – MICA is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars among specialty schools, Chronicle of Higher Education
- Best Northeastern College – for the last nine years, Princeton Review
- MICA is – an “education powerhouse,” Fast Company