Admission to master programme History of Art
The prerequisite for admission to a master programme is the completion of an eligible Bachelor or diploma programme (= in the same discipline). Here you will find information on the prerequisites required for admission. If your previous degree programme is considered as a eligible degree programme will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Our advice: Thoroughly acquaint yourself about the prerequisites for admission to your chosen master programme at an early stage. Thereby, you have the possibility to fulfil prerequisites during the course of your previous studies, for example by completing specific extension curricula ("Erweiterungscurricula" - EC).
If your degree programme is not listed as example in the Master Access Guide, your application will be checked individually to determine if an admission to the master programme is possible. To do this, you must apply for admission to the degree programme by the relevant deadline. The University of Vienna can only assess the eligibility of your previous degree on the basis of your complete application. Preliminary assessments are not possible.
Qualitative admission requirements
Please note the qualitative admission requirements listed below.
Master programme History of Art: Previous degree programmes
Information about extension curricula
The title and/or content of the subsequently mentioned extension curricula was changed before winter semester 2024/25. The extension curricula with the old title can still be accepted. For further information please note the corresponding entries in the University Gazette (only available in German).
Qualitative admission requirements
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Qualitative admission requirements
Graduates from other degree programmes must provide evidence of having already completed relevant studies in the fields of humanities/philosophy and have to fulfill the following qualitative admission requirements before the application to the degree programme:
- Terminologische und methodische Kenntnisse im Fach Kunstgeschichte (15 ECTS)
- Überblickskenntnisse im Fach Kunstgeschichte (15 ECTS)
The completed extension curriculua History of Art and Architecture I: Terminology, Objects, Methods und History of Art and Architecture II: Specialisation are equivalent to these prerequisites.
- A letter of motivation written according to these guidelines.
1. Completion of a degree programme at the University of Vienna
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History of Art (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations. Completion of the qualitative admission requirements not required.
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Other degree programmes at the University of Vienna (bachelor) in combination with a letter of motivation and qualitative admission requirements
Has to be examined on an individual basis.
2. Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria
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Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria in combination with a letter of motivation and qualitative admission requirements
Has to be examined on an individual basis.
3. Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
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Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland in combination with a letter of motivation and qualitative admission requirements
Has to be examined on an individual basis.
4. Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country
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Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country in combination with a letter of motivation and qualitative admission requirements
Has to be examined on an individual basis.