PhD Art History at University of Oregon

Programme overview

A doctoral program in which History of Art and Architecture faculty mentor students from first-year coursework through post-PhD career guidance, with an annual progress review. Students are admitted on a BA-to-PhD or MA-to-PhD track.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: History of Art and Architecture | Duration: 81 credits; at least 3 calendar years | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

81 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree, including at least 36 graded art history credits (12 in a major area, 8 in a minor area, at least 12 in 600-level seminars including ARH 611) and 18 dissertation credits (ARH 603), followed by comprehensive exams and a dissertation. Students also take 12 credits across three of four historic areas and show proficiency in at least one language beyond English.

Career pathways

Professional roles in the academy, the museum and related institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are admitted on the BA-PhD track or the MA-PhD track (for entrants with an MA in art and/or architectural history). University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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