Overview

Skills acquired during the bachelor's and master's programs can be further developed on the doctoral program through independent study, providing candidates with the opportunity to deepen their research interests with a view to the publication of their own dissertation. The Art History programme is offered by the University of Bern

Opportunities

For students of the Bern University of the Arts (HKB), cooperation with the Institute of Art History offers the opportunity to combine artistic practice and theoretical knowledge.

Programme Structure

Once the professor of the IAH has examined your proposal, she or he will inform you whether it is appropriate to formally apply for admission to the University of Bern. You will have to wait with a formal application until you`ve been informed about the decision as to whether you will be admitted to study for a PhD in our department.

For applicants who do not have a subject-specific university Master's degree, the supervising professor jointly suggests the terms (requirements of 30-60 ECTS), which should be provided in the first year of the doctoral studies if possible (e.g. introduction to the methodology of the subject, seminar papers etc.). The individual terms should be recorded and filed with the study coordination of the IAH. The fulfilment of the requirements is coordinated by the supervising professor

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Art History

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you hold a Swiss MA, hand in all documents directly at the Dean's office. Complete the online registration at the Admissions Office at the same time.

If you do not hold a Swiss MA, hand in all documents directly at the Admissions Office. Complete the online registration at the Admissions Office at the same time.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Art History.

Available Scholarships

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