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    Art Conservation (M.S.)

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    Newark, USMSIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $226,848.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    25%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    9
    Cohort
    students
    68
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware is a 68-credit, 3-year, in-person MS program based in Newark, US. Tuition is $226,848 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Three-year interdisciplinary program training conservation professionals in examination, analysis, stabilization, and treatment of art and artifacts across specialties including textiles, furniture, paper, photographs, library materials, paintings, objects, and preventive conservation. Covers materials science, art history, archaeology, conservation principles, ethics, and hands-on laboratory work.

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    12 months OPT (US) (standard policy for most non-STEM U.S. master’s degrees)

    $18,924.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware is $226,848 across 68 required credits.
    Is Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware online or in-person?
    Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware is offered in-person.
    How long does Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware take to complete?
    Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware is structured around 3 years and 68 credits.
    What GPA is required for Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware?
    Per the program's published guidance: overall academic index of at least 2.5 and an index of 3.0 in field of concentration (on a 4.0-point scale)
    Is Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Art Conservation (M.S.) at University of Delaware is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.