Art History study programs

Study Art History in Germany (2026/27)

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Art History programs in Germany offer international students an exceptional education in a country whose artistic heritage spans Roman ruins, medieval manuscripts, Renaissance masterpieces, Bauhaus archives, and cutting-edge contemporary art scenes. These English-taught degrees integrate visual analysis, cultural heritage studies, and critical theory with perspectives from history, philosophy, and cultural studies, while also providing practical training in curatorial practice, conservation, and digital art history. Students gain direct access to world-class collections at Berlin’s Museum Island, Munich’s Pinakotheken, and Dresden’s Old Masters Gallery, alongside field trips, internships, and research projects with museums, archives, and cultural institutions.

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Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

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Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Art History study programs in Germany.
German Students
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Master15 August15 July
Bachelor15 July15 July
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 August
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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