MA Art History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

This program provides basic preparation for teaching at the college level, background in the history of art for museum work, and preliminary study for the doctoral degree. In addition to the general requirements, the prerequisite for admission is ordinarily an undergraduate degree in art history or a strong preparation in related humanistic studies.

Department: Graduate Studies Advisors: | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include ARTH 593 Theory and Methodology; ARTH 599 Thesis Research (min applied toward degree).

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Entry requirements

Applications are considered for Fall Semester admissions only. Submitting GRE test scores is currently optional. International applicants need to submit a recent English Proficiency test score of 96 (TOEFL) or 6.5 (IELTS), or an exemption, for admissions. Graduate Teaching Experience Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience for master and doctoral students. Facilities and Resources Resources for graduate students in art and design include the Krannert Art Museum’s excellent permanent collections and changing exhibitions; the Ricker Library of Art and Architecture, one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the nation; the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; School of Art and Design facilities, which include extensive computer laboratories, digital

Domestic applicants: USD 16,092 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $33,388. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 33,388 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

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