Overview

Our Art History multidisciplinary program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students for careers as academics and professionals, fostering research and writing skills in an environment of intellectual inquiry, collegiality, and enthusiasm for the study of visual arts.

Features

Faculty members specialize in a wide array of artistic traditions, spanning geographies, media, and time periods.

Students in the graduate program take advantage of the Ackland Art Museum (located next door to the Department of Art and Art History), strong area studies centers, an art library and special collections library with extensive collections, close ties with Duke University that include inter-institutional exchanges for students and faculty, as well as a vibrant regional arts scene.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The doctoral degree (PhD) in Art History consists of 27 credit hours of core and elective coursework plus doctoral research, and normally takes four-five years to complete.

Admission to the PhD program is open to students with an MA in art or architectural history and to exceptionally qualified candidates with a BA in art or architectural history or a closely related field.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is possible to apply for the PhD directly from the undergraduate degree or with an MA in Art History or related field

Area(s) of interest via the Area of Interest/Specialization drop-down box within your application

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Statement of Purpose and Example of Written Work as explained in the department’s Art History Graduate Admissions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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