University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Arts & Humanities

PhD Art History at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The University of Minnesota's doctoral program in art history trains scholars who go on to careers in universities, colleges, museums, and other arts institutions throughout the nation and the world. The faculty's unique range of expertise allows us to offer specialized training that only a few other institutions worldwide are able to match.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 48 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Course, Major Courses, Electives, Outside Courses, Thesis Credits. At least two 8xxx-level ARTH credits are required, in addition to ARTH 8001. ARTH 8xxx-level seminars must be taken from at least 2 different faculty members.

Career pathways

The University of Minnesota's doctoral program in art history trains scholars who go on to careers in universities, colleges, museums, and other arts institutions throughout the nation and the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to transcripts and test scores, applicants must submit a writing sample, statement of objectives (personal statement) outlining their current and future research interests, and three letters of recommendation. Please refer to the program website and contact the DGS Art History director of graduate studies for further information: https://cla.umn.edu/art-history/graduate/apply. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 4 years / 48 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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