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    Master of Arts in History of Art

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    New Haven, USMAIn-person
    $50,900.00
    Tuition
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students

    Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University is a in-person MA program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $50,900.

    About the program

    Fields of study include African art, African American art, Byzantine art and architecture, Caribbean art, contemporary art, early modern art and architecture, East Asian art, and many other areas spanning global art history.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. (Official IELTS Academic scores may be used; IELTS General Training and IELTS Online not accepted.) You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $30,875.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University is $50,900.
    Is Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University?
    Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in History of Art at Yale University: 12 months OPT (US)