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Dr. phil. (Promotion in art studies, media theory, art education, aesthetics, art technology/conservation) at Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

The academy holds the right to award the Dr. phil. in art studies, media theory, art education, aesthetics and art technology/conservation. Doctoral candidates write a dissertation under the supervision of a professor researching at the academy.

Intake: Doctoral committee sessions twice a year: submission by 10 January (winter semester) or 10 June (summer semester)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Independent doctoral research in one of the academy's doctoral fields. Ongoing projects span aesthetics and philosophy, art history and theory, art education, and art technology and conservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed studies of at least four years with above-average results at an art academy or university (outstanding Fachhochschule graduates after an aptitude procedure), and a supervision commitment from a professor researching at the academy. Documents: application letter, CV, doctoral agreement or supervisor confirmation, certified qualifications.

Intake: Application possible at any time; submission deadlines 10 January and 10 June

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