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MA Object Conservation at Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

The four-semester Master of Arts in Object Conservation corresponds to level 7 of the E.C.C.O. Professional Guidelines and ends with a 6-month Master's thesis.

Faculty: Conservation and Restoration  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The four-semester Master's programme deepens conservation and restoration skills through exercises, trials, project and research work on material samples or original works, with specialisation in archaeological, ethnological or craft objects, or in materials such as glass, metal, biogenic materials or plastics. Three project works, a term paper and the Master's thesis set the focus; the degree qualifies for independent practice and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance examination after portfolio pre-selection; no Numerus Clausus. Bachelor-level degree in conservation and restoration of the same thematic focus. 2026 application period 1-14 June, entrance examination 6-10 July.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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