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49 PhD programmes in Art History in North America

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University of British Columbia4,2(215)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History

Students in the PhD in Art History program at the University of British Columbia are encouraged to situate art in its historical context, to analyze its impact on the world around us, and to develop theoretical frameworks that contribute to critical thinking and engage with debates in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,244/yr
Rutgers University4,2(63)
New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art History

Strategically located on the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Philadelphia, Rutgers University’s Art History Department offers the students of the Art History course at Rutgers University an exceptional combination of an outstanding faculty, rigorous, imaginative scholarship, innovative critical approaches, a spectrum of cross-disciplinary programmes, and professional opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art

The History of Art doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania provides students with broad training in the history of art and its critical approaches, yet also focused training in their selected fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,0(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

History of Art and Architecture

Our department trains the next generation of scholars committed to diverse, socially-engaged and idea-driven scholarship in the histories of art and architecture. This PhD in History of Art and Architecture is offered at the University of Pittsburgh.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,5(14)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art History

When it comes to earning a PhD in Art History, there are few better places to do so than Case Western Reserve University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World

The Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Art and Architectural History

The graduate program in Art and Architectural History at University of Virginia is dedicated to training the next generation of professors, museum professionals, and leaders in the digital humanities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$34,302/yr
Columbia University4,3(92)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Art History and Archaeology

Columbia University offers one of the richest graduate Art History and Archaeology program in the discipline, and students are encouraged to take advantage of its variety of subjects and approaches.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Cornell University4,2(44)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art and Archaeology

Students in the History of Art and Archaeology program from Cornell University choose a major concentration and two minor ones, one (in rare cases, both) of which may be in another field. The format of examinations in the major and minor concentrations is determined in consultation with each member of the Special Committee. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,800/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Art History offered by the Department of Art History & Communications in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and rigorous learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,637/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art

The Department of History of Art at University of California, Berkeley offers a two-stage integrated master's and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Florida State University4,4(380)
Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History

The Doctor of Philosophy in Art History at Florida State University is a research degree designed to form a critical and productive scholar by focusing on a particular field within the history of art.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,076/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(20)
Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History

The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Art History at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is designed to prepare students for scholarship and for teaching at the college level. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$33,388/yr
Arizona State University4,3(238)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Design, Environment and the Arts (History, Theory and Criticism)

Are you interested in the philosophy and methodology of interdisciplinary research in the areas of architecture, design and art history? Are you interested in learning the skills to function successfully as an independent scholar? Join this Design, Environment and the Arts (History, Theory and Criticism) program at Arizona State University today and start your explorations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University of Delaware4,0(37)
Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Preservation Studies

The Preservation Studies Ph.D. in the Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware is an interdisciplinary doctoral course of study that teaches the philosophies, research methodologies and policies informing preservation efforts focused on art, architecture, landscapes and material culture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$6,026/yr
York University4,0(150)
Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History and Visual Culture

This Art History and Visual Culture program at York University focuses on the Canadian heritage in the visual arts, including works of art made by Canadians as well as works that have been brought to Canada and remain here on a permanent basis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,796/yr
University of Maryland4,1(14)
College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History and Archaeology

The Ph.D. program in Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland allows students to delve into advanced research in the discipline, develop expertise in undergraduate teaching and build connections with a broad range of professionals in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$6,886/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,4(40)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History

Advanced study of visual arts spanning periods, cultures, and geographies. The Art History Ph.D. program at Pennsylvania State University can deepen your expertise and advance your Art History career.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$35,100/full
The Ohio State University4,5(31)
Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

History of Art

Although the Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University offers both the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees, the MA is awarded in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD. The department does not admit students who wish to work solely toward the master's degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$14,318/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(19)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History

University of Illinois at Chicago’s PhD program in Art History is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary center for the study of art and architectural history, theory and criticism housed at a public research University situated in the dynamic city of Chicago.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr

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