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    Kunstgeschichte

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    München, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    120
    Credits

    Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in München, DE.

    About the program

    The program covers art from early Middle Ages to present across genres like architecture, sculpture, painting, and film, with emphasis on methodological questions, global perspectives, and cultural transfer. It focuses on research-oriented seminars, lectures, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Ed Arts and Humanities 2026: 15th

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Winter 2026/2027
    Jul 15, 2026

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich online or in-person?
    Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich is offered in-person.
    How long does Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich take to complete?
    Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.0 oder besser
    What work-permit options follow Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich?
    Post-completion work rights for Kunstgeschichte at LMU Munich: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)