Art History Master Programs

Art History Master Programs in Germany (2026/2027)

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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Art History Master Programs: Overview

Intake

33%
Winter Semester
67%
Both Semesters

Language of Instruction

90%
German only
5%
German & other language
5%
German (and some English)

Numerus Clausus

83%
without admission restriction
17%
with admission restriction

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
86%
tuition-free
14%
with tuition

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