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Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt
Master German Arts & Design

Art History and Visual Culture

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

A Master's degree program in Art History and Visual Culture at the KU in Eichstätt will deepen your knowledge on the culture of art and image from the early Middle Ages to the present. On a methodologically and content-related advanced level, you will learn to understand works of art from Europe, but also from the colonial and post-colonial world in their different historical contexts. You will also learn to express what you have seen linguistically with a view to different target groups and to convey the acquired knowledge in a clear and informative way. This will prepare you for a wide range of professions, from curator in museums or exhibition houses, scientists in universities and research institutions to professions in the fields of culture, media and public relations. The program can be studied in the Interdisciplinary Master's program as a major or minor subject in the variant Aisthesis.
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A Master's degree program in Art History and Visual Culture at the KU in Eichstätt will deepen your knowledge on the culture of art and image from the early Middle Ages to the present. On a methodologically and content-related advanced level, you will learn to understand works of art from Europe, but also from the colonial and post-colonial world in their different historical contexts. You will also learn to express what you have seen linguistically with a view to different target groups and to convey the acquired knowledge in a clear and informative way. This will prepare you for a wide range of professions, from curator in museums or exhibition houses, scientists in universities and research institutions to professions in the fields of culture, media and public relations. The program can be studied in the Interdisciplinary Master's program as a major or minor subject in the variant Aisthesis.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Art History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Art History and Visual Culture at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt

Is Art History and Visual Culture at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Art History and Visual Culture programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Art History and Visual Culture at Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Art History and Visual Culture?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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