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PhD Art History at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Art History is offered by the Art History division of the School of Art + Art History + Design, with an Art History: Textual Studies variant.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a master's degree in art history or a related field with art history coursework and a minimum 3.0 GPA or B average in art history courses. Students take reading exams in two languages relevant to their field during the first year, and evidence of ability to pass them is considered in admission.

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

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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