MA Art History at University of Washington

Programme overview

The MA in Art History is offered by the Art History division of the School of Art + Art History + Design. It has a thesis track and a non-thesis practicum track.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Art + Art History + Design (Art History) | Intake: Autumn | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

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Entry requirements

Meet UW Graduate School general requirements and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA or B average in art history courses. Required materials: online application ($90 fee), unofficial transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (maximum 4), CV, personal statement, and a writing sample (preferably an art history paper, maximum 50 pages, 20-30 typical). International applicants whose native language is not English must submit English proficiency scores (TOEFL institution code 4854). Applications open October 1, 2026 and are due January 15 (Autumn 2027 entry). Thesis Track does not require an art history undergraduate major but needs a solid record of art history coursework; it includes a reading exam in one language during the first year. Practicum Track requires a BA and solid art history coursework.

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

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