PhD History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University

Programme overview

This program prepares you for a career in college-level teaching, in museum work, and for independent research and writing. Your studies will cover the breadth across the discipline, both in terms of field distribution and methodology.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: History of Art and Architecture | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Academic Background: A strong language background helps to strengthen an application and students who lack it should be aware that they will need to address these gaps during their first two years of graduate study. Writing Sample: A writing sample is required and should not exceed 20 pages. Do not send a longer sample with instructions to read a particular section. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Not Accepted.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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