About the Program
The Master's degree course in Art Studies in Kassel is a wide-ranging postgraduate course in the history and theory of art, which can be combined with a Bachelor's degree in Art Studies or Art History. The aim of the Master's degree course is to deepen your basic knowledge and to provide you with skills relating to the various professional fields open to graduates of art studies. The Master's degree course also qualifies you for a doctorate. The course is designed to allow students to set individual focus areas. Research fields include modern art history, aesthetics and art theory, visual arts in the 20th and 21st centuries, art mediation, art criticism, and the history of art history. The program concludes with a Master's thesis on a topic of the student's choice. The course includes project seminars, excursions to international exhibition venues, and opportunities for study abroad. The program is based at the Kunsthochschule Kassel, which promotes individual support and exchange with neighboring courses in fine arts, visual communication and product design.
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The Master's degree course in Art Studies in Kassel is a wide-ranging postgraduate course in the history and theory of art, which can be combined with a Bachelor's degree in Art Studies or Art History. The aim of the Master's degree course is to deepen your basic knowledge and to provide you with skills relating to the various professional fields open to graduates of art studies. The Master's degree course also qualifies you for a doctorate. The course is designed to allow students to set individual focus areas. Research fields include modern art history, aesthetics and art theory, visual arts in the 20th and 21st centuries, art mediation, art criticism, and the history of art history. The program concludes with a Master's thesis on a topic of the student's choice. The course includes project seminars, excursions to international exhibition venues, and opportunities for study abroad. The program is based at the Kunsthochschule Kassel, which promotes individual support and exchange with neighboring courses in fine arts, visual communication and product design.
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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How do I apply to Art History at Universität Kassel?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Art History at Universität Kassel
Is Art History at Universität Kassel 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 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 at Universität Kassel? ▼
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? ▼
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 Universität Kassel — 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.