Mkc Beauty Academy:
Located in Hollywood, California, MKC Beauty Academy is the creation of world renown makeup artist Margaret Kimura. MKC provides a unique experience for students and professionals who want to excel in the beauty makeup industry. Ideally located in the heart of the entertainment industry, MKC Beauty Academy is just a stroll away from Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Disney Studios, and the world-famous Hollywood sign.
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Courses:Masters Program: In this program you will learn everything you need to know to become a Professional Make-up Artist in Print, Television, Film or Fashion. From the very basics to the most advanced application techniques, Top Hollywood Makeup Artist Margaret Kimura has created this program from her own knowledge and experiences, of over 26 years in Print, Television, Fashion and Film.
International Students:We currently have three options for internationals students. Scroll down for more information.
- Visa Waiver Program
- Visitors Visa
- Student Visa
Visa Waiver Program:
As of October 26, 2004 the United States Department of Homeland Security created the VISA WAIVER PROGRAM. This program will allow students from the following countries to enter the United States with a special Machine-Readable Passport.
- Andora
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunel
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- the Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingom
Visitors Visa:
Since the Masters Program in Fashion, Beauty & Print is only 9 weeks long, a foreign student need only obtain a visitor visa from his/her local United States embassy or consulate and complete the enrollment process.
To qualify for a visitor or student visa, an applicant must meet the requirements of sections 101(a)(15)(B) or (F) of the INA respectively. Failure to do so will result in a refusal of a visa under INA 214(b).
To begin the enrollment process, please complete an application and submit it along with your deposit (including a non-refundable registration fee) and proof of financial support. You may complete the profile contained in our student catalog.
Student Visa:
In order to study at MKC Beauty Academy, a foreign student must first obtain a student visa from their local US Embassy or Consulate.
In order to obtain a student visa, the student must first register at MKC Beauty Academy and provide us with a completed student profile, registration fee, and proof of finanacial support. Upon receiving the required documents, we will issue you a completed I-20. You must then take the I-20 to your local embassy or consulate with your supporting financial documents.
Before a U.S. Consul or Embassy will grant you a student visa, you must prove that you will have sufficient funds to meet all your expenses while studying in the U.S. Unless you show written evidence of having financial support for the entire time needed to complete your degree program, you will not be granted a student visa.