Overview

Features

The PhD program at The Ohio State University is designed to be completed in six years. The first two years are devoted to intensive coursework and to the fulfillment of the writing requirements for the MA degree (either a thesis or two qualifying papers). Years three and four are devoted to additional coursework, to studying for and taking the candidacy exams, and to preparing the dissertation prospectus. The fifth and sixth years are devoted to researching and writing the dissertation.

In addition to the areas of specialization offered within the History of Art Department, students may also take advantage of interdisciplinary programs offered at the university, including those through:

the Center for the Study of Religion
the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Film Studies

as well as programs in:

East Asian Studies
Women's Studies
the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

The department also maintains close ties to the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Columbus Museum of Art, and students are encouraged to become actively involved with both institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Art: The Renaissance to Contemporary Worlds

Western Art: The Ancient and Medieval Worlds

The Art and Visual Culture of East Asia

Intro to World Cinema

Photography East and West

World Cinema Today

Impressionism

The Arts of China

Medieval Manuscript Illumination

Post-Impressionism to Dada

New Media Art and Theory

Queer Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MA degree is awarded in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD. Only applicants whose ultimate degree objective is the PhD are considered for admission.

An academic writing sample is required (15-35 pages)

Students not holding the MA degree at the time of application should apply for the MA/PhD degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14318 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / 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

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