Overview

Our campus is located in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood, one square mile that's home to world-renowned arts institutions and a distinction as the top arts district in the country (USA Today, 2021). In this setting, we offer our highly selective doctoral program, founded in 1967, in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art, where many of your classes will take place.

Features

At Case Western Reserve University, earning a terminal degree in Art History from the #1 university in Ohio will prepare you for careers in academia, museums, galleries and more.

Our alumni are shaping minds at institutions such as Rhode Island School of Design, Utah State University and University of Toronto.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

From Case Western Reserve’s campus, a brief walk can take you to the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Cleveland Botanical Garden or the Cleveland Museum of Art (which is consistently ranked one of the best art museums in the U.S.).

Or you’ll be just a short walk, drive, or bus or train ride from arts-driven neighborhoods such as Coventry Village, Tremont, and Ohio City where you can check out galleries and support local artists.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland Heights, United States

Disciplines

Art History View 41 other PhDs in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application, including a statement of purpose and two research papers from undergraduate studies, preferably from art history courses

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in art history from an accredited institution

Unofficial transcripts

Current resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

Test scores for GRE

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