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Master of Arts, Major in Art with Concentration in Art History and Visual Culture San Jose State University San Jose State University, USA

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USD 17494

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture offers a broad education in art history, including preparation for a Ph.D. degree program. It also prepares students for a graduate library degree with specialization in art history, as well training for a variety of positions including community college professor, researcher, museum curator, arts administrator, conservator, and visual resources librarian. Our program is especially strong in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, and the art of the Renaissance. We also feature a variety of special-topic courses such as Art and Architecture of Islam, History of Photography, German Art, and “Fashionology.” Students have the opportunity to study with experts in these fields and to work within a dynamic department that includes a strong M.F.A. program located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Besides featuring a wide array of courses we host a number of activities during the academic year. These include the Art History and Visual Culture Colloquium, the Art History Association Symposium, the Tuesday Night Lecture Series and a range of exhibitions in the Thompson Gallery. The department website offers information about our courses, faculty, facilities, and events.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17494

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    23000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Spartan Scholarship Global Spartan Scholarship:
    Open to fully matriculated F-1 international students (new or current) at undergraduate or graduate level.
    Students must maintain legal F-1 status, enroll full-time (12 units undergraduate / 9 units graduate), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (graduate) or 3.3 (undergraduate), and demonstrate leadership, global impact, and financial need.
    Only available to new students enrolled in the fall intake
    Application is required (student will receive the email on registered email id)
     
    More Scholarship opportunities available to apply for after the first full-time semester
     
    LINK: https://www.sjsu.edu/global/scholarships.php
    Global Spartan Scholarship: No specific amount

     

     

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