Master of Arts in European Art History 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The focus of the academic programme in European Art History is to convey fundamental knowledge that enables students to perform research within an international art perspective, including material and conceptual aspects. Courses include instruction on the history of the fine arts, architecture, applied arts, photography, film, performance art, and new media in Europe and western cultural circles from the beginning of the Middle Ages to the present day.



In lectures and excursions, students will expand their knowledge of art works from a wide variety of epochs and art genres and will develop the conceptual tools necessary to a more in-depth description, categorisation, and interpretation of these objects. During the course of the degree programme, students will learn a variety of methods for analysing art works with regard to their origin, characteristics, function, and effect as well as their material and conceptual prerequisites. Students will thereby develop the ability to independently approach research questions from the area of European Art History in accordance with scientific methodology.


It is mandatory to choose a minor in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The focus of the academic programme in European Art History is to convey fundamental knowledge that enables students to perform research within an international art perspective, including material and conceptual aspects. Courses include instruction on the history of the fine arts, architecture, applied arts, photography, film, performance art, and new media in Europe and western cultural circles from the beginning of the Middle Ages to the present day.



In lectures and excursions, students will expand their knowledge of art works from a wide variety of epochs and art genres and will develop the conceptual tools necessary to a more in-depth description, categorisation, and interpretation of these objects. During the course of the degree programme, students will learn a variety of methods for analysing art works with regard to their origin, characteristics, function, and effect as well as their material and conceptual prerequisites. Students will thereby develop the ability to independently approach research questions from the area of European Art History in accordance with scientific methodology.


It is mandatory to choose a minor in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree should include at least 50% (70 ECTS credits) in Art History/Art Studies and the overall grade or Bachelor's thesis was at least 2.3
  • Proficiency in two modern foreign languages ​​and Latin (which can be replaced by a third foreign language for international applicants)

31 Mar 2026
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Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
3,000 EUR

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