Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Art History in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months
UT's graduate Art History offerings, including both the MA and PhD degrees, rank among the most prestigious and comprehensive in the country. With approximately twenty dedicated faculty members who are recognized experts in their disciplines, the program embraces diverse scholarly perspectives. Art History students frequently earn competitive grants and honors, with graduates pursuing impactful careers at academic institutions and museums globally.
The curriculum spans numerous artistic eras and cultural traditions, supported by specialized research centers that foster focused study. Cross-disciplinary approaches form a cornerstone of the program. Students benefit from exceptional campus resources like the renowned Blanton Museum of Art, UT's extensive library network, and cultural repositories including the Harry Ransom Center, all of which enrich academic inquiry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the PhD program must have a master's degree or anticipate the award of a master's degree prior to the beginning of the fall semester for which you are applying. The master's degree may be in Art History or an area related to your primary focus within Art History. If you do not yet have a master's degree awarded or in progress, you cannot apply to the doctoral program.
Official Transcript(s)
GRE Score (waived for Fall 2024 admissions applicants)
TOEFL or IELTS Language Test Score (international applicants only)
3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted electronically by references)
Department Application
CV / Resume
Statement of Purpose
2 Writing Samples
Applicants must submit an official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions youve attended, with the exceptions of community or junior colleges that offer no coursework beyond the sophomore year.
The GRE score requirement is waived for Fall 2024 admissions applicants.
Letters of Recommendation
CV / Resume
Statement of Purpose
Writing Samples - The first writing sample should be the Master's Thesis or chapters of the Master's Thesis. If no thesis or thesis chapters are available, submit a graduate seminar research paper. The second writing sample should be a graduate seminar research paper.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Official Transcript(s)
GRE Score (waived for Fall 2024 admissions applicants)
TOEFL or IELTS Language Test Score (international applicants only)
3 Letters of Recommendation (submitted electronically by references)
Department Application
CV / Resume
Statement of Purpose
2 Writing Samples
Applicants must submit an official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions youve attended, with the exceptions of community or junior colleges that offer no coursework beyond the sophomore year.
The GRE score requirement is waived for Fall 2024 admissions applicants.
Letters of Recommendation
CV / Resume
Statement of Purpose
Writing Samples - The first writing sample should be the Master's Thesis or chapters of the Master's Thesis. If no thesis or thesis chapters are available, submit a graduate seminar research paper. The second writing sample should be a graduate seminar research paper.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,212