Overview

The Master of Art History program at University of Kansas may be pursued as a terminal degree or as preparation for doctoral studies at KU or to apply elsewhere.

The department and affiliated faculty offer a wide range of courses focusing on art and visual culture from prehistory to the present in Europe, the U.S., East Asia, and Africa, both within national traditions and transnationally. Students may pursue graduate degrees in European and American Art/Global Modern and Contemporary Art or East Asian Art.

Students at Art History program at University of Kansas will:

gain a broad and deep knowledge of the visual arts,

study of the basic concepts, theories, and methods of the discipline.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient

Medieval

Renaissance

Baroque

Modern

Contemporary

Global

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate application

Three letters of recommendation (preferably from art history professors).

A chronological list of art history courses completed that includes (1) the number of credit hours, (2) the instructor's name, and (3) the grade received.

Resumé or curriculum vitae

A statement of personal and educational interests and career objectives; not to exceed 750 words. Please address how the graduate program in Art History at KU would help you to achieve your goals.

A writing sample, preferably from an art history course, of no more than 8-20 pages of text (not including the bibliography, endnotes, and images) that you feel best represents your research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Official transcripts, or copies of official transcripts, of all post-secondary education

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8806 USD / year

≈ 8806 USD / year

Additional Details

Annual tuition for 18 credits

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Students at Art History program at University of Kansas will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Lawrence

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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