The New York Film Academy (NYFA) New York campus, located at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, is defined by its "learning-by-doing" philosophy, offering intensive, project-based BFA and MFA degrees alongside 1- and 2-year conservatory certificates. The curriculum is designed to be highly accelerated, allowing students to be behind the camera from their first day and often enabling BFA students to complete their degree in just three years through a year-round semester schedule.
- Undergraduate Application Requirements
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Official High School Transcripts
- SAT/ACT Optional
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
- Portfolio Required
- Undergrad Application Fee
- $71
More Info on Undergraduate Application Requirements:
BFA Admissions Requirements
To apply to NYFA's BFA degree programs, applicants submit a digital application and the required materials. Learn more today!
- Graduate Application Requirements
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
- Portfolio Required
- Graduate Application Fee
- $72
More Info on Graduate Application Requirements:
MFA Admissions Requirements
To apply to NYFA's MFA program, applicants submit a digital application as well as required creative materials. Learn more here!
Quick Facts
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
For-Profit
Program Style:
Theory + production
Instruction Format:
In-Person Only
Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
Fully online
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$30k to $50k
Graduate Tuition (Annual):
$30k to $50k
Scholarships
Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Unknown
Start of Production Classes (Undergraduate):
First Year
Production Funding:
Unknown
Avg. Out-of-Pocket Production Cost:
Unknown
Equipment Access
Equipment Checkout Access:
Unknown
Equipment Access Tiers:
Unknown
Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees:
Flat Semester Fee
Production Safety & Compliance:
Unknown / Not Specified
Production Insurance Coverage:
Unknown
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
Unknown
Green Screen Studio
Sound Stage(s)
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
Unknown
Camera Brands Available:
Unknown
Lens Access:
Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Unknown
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Unknown
Final Cut Pro
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Unknown
Audio Post Software Taught:
Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught:
Unknown
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Unknown
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Unknown