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Free University of Berlin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

M.A. in Art History in a Global Context: Focus on East Asia

Original title: Art History in a Global Context: Focus on East Asia

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBerlin

Explore the art and culture of China, Korea, and Japan through a comprehensive Master’s program examining East Asian art from ancient to modern times within historical and cultural contexts.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Arts & Design
Focus on China, Korea, Japan
Historical and cultural context studies
M.A. in Art History in a Global Context: Focus on East Asia

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those seeking careers in museums, academia, or cultural institutions focusing on East Asia.

Career outcomes

  • Museum curation
  • Academic research
  • Cultural heritage sector
  • Art historical scholarship
  • Cross-cultural consultancy

Skills you will learn

  • East Asian language basics
  • Art historical research
  • Interdisciplinary analysis
  • Visual culture interpretation
  • Multilingual communication

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in East Asian art history or equivalent cultural or East Asian studies degree; Proof of English language skills (B1 CEFR); Proof of skills in an East Asian language (A2 CEFR): Chinese, Japanese, or Korean; DSH exam or German Language University Entrance Exam for non-native German speakers
DeadlineCheck university website for current deadlines
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; only semester fees and contributions apply
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Museum curation
Academic research
Cultural heritage sector
Art historical scholarship
Cross-cultural consultancy

University

Free University of Berlin

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