Program Overview
The Art History at Stanford University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,910 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Stanford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Visual Arts: Prehistoric through Medieval
- Introduction to the Visual Arts: History of Western Art from the Renaissance to the Present
- Asian Arts and Cultures
- Introduction to World Architecture
- Photography: Truth or Fiction or....
- The Portrait: Identities in Question
- Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Protection, Practice, Repatriation
- Student Guides at the Cantor Center for the Visual Arts
- The Artist in Ancient Greek Society
- Introduction to Greek Art I: The Archaic Period
- Introduction to Greek Art II: The Classical Period
- Art & Architecture in the Medieval Mediterranean
- Medieval Journeys: Tales of Devotion and Discovery
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
International Academic Credentials
Stanford\xc2\x92s assessment of a foreign degree is based on the characteristics of a national educational system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed. The following guidelines indicate the minimum level of study of applicants from recognized academic institutions outside the U.S.
Minimum level of study required of applicants of who wish to apply for graduate study at Stanford:
- Britain: British patterned education \xc2\x96 bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with honors.
- France: Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur from grandes \xc3\xa9coles or completion of two years of classes pr\xc3\xa9paratoires aux grandes \xc3\xa9coles (CPGE) and two years of course work toward the Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur degree. Maitrise from universities.
- Germany: The diplom, magister artium (M.A.) or staatsexamen. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted.
- Other European countries: University degree requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\'s degree accepted.
- Middle East: University degree requiring four years of study.
- CanadaThree-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from Quebec, four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from other provinces.
- Latin America: University degree requiring four years of study.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in engineering or medicine, master\xc2\x92s degree in all other fields. (Note: A three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. The two-year master\xc2\x92s degree following the three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from India is required.)
- Philippines: Four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Russian republics: University diploma requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted (requires the Diploma Supplement issued in accordance to the Bologna Declaration).
- Other Asian countries: University degree requiring four years of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,910 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 9,910 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stanford University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Stanford University
Stanford University
Stanford, United States
Stanford University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date ment 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months