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Master German Arts & Design

Art History in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Art history addresses and compares historic and contemporary objects of artistic production across genres – including image production not intended as art – and architecture from different regions and cultures. These are interrogated in terms of their aesthetic structure, content, preconditions, contexts, functions, and modes of production and reception under the specific historical, cultural, and political conditions of the respective societies. In the concentration on Europe and America, the objects and production contexts of art (across genres) from late antiquity to the present are discussed and analyzed.
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Art history addresses and compares historic and contemporary objects of artistic production across genres – including image production not intended as art – and architecture from different regions and cultures. These are interrogated in terms of their aesthetic structure, content, preconditions, contexts, functions, and modes of production and reception under the specific historical, cultural, and political conditions of the respective societies. In the concentration on Europe and America, the objects and production contexts of art (across genres) from late antiquity to the present are discussed and analyzed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Art History in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien

Is Art History in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien 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 in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America 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 in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien?

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 in a Global Context Focus on Europe and America?

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 Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien — 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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