Overview

This degree programme in Conservation-Restoration at the Bern University of Applied Sciences is aimed at students who have a BA in conservation and it prepares you to manage your own conservation projects from the fields of art and culture.

The MA programme comprises longer practical units in our studios and thematic week-long block modules for majors and minors. You will complete your degree with an independent, innovative master’s thesis.

Learning outcomes

The central objective of the MA in Conservation-Restoration is to train you to engage in interdisciplinary exchange – for instance, with art historians and cultural scientists, technicians and owners – in order to make appropriate recommendations for the conservation of cultural artefacts.

You must also become practised in putting these recommendations into practice. All of which requires knowledge, dexterity, skills and lots of practice.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Architecture and furnishings
Paintings and sculptures
Graphics, written material and photography
Modern materials and media
Cultural values
Master thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 3 other Masters in Art History in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a university in conservation or an equivalent education and
have the technical qualifications for the desired specialisation

Our entrance assessment helps us determine your technical qualifications for your desired specialisation and consists of two parts:

In a brief documentation ‘in confrontation with an art object’, you must demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of objects from your area of specialisation.
We also evaluate a final interview focused on your prior academic history, the documents you have submitted and your expectation of the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 CHF / year

≈ 1500 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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