BA

Art History

Learn more about studying Art History as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    32,978USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug
  • University ranking
    #542

Program overview

What the University of Utah says about their program:

Satisfy your curiosity and learn how art and culture intersect through the University of Utah’s Art History program. Art history is the study of the artistic endeavors of peoples around the globe, and professional art historians seek to understand the context of art: why art and architecture are made and how they relate to historical and cultural circumstances. In recent years, the discipline of art history has expanded from a narrow study of the fine arts to the wider and more inclusive fields of visual and material culture. The Art History curriculum introduces students to these topics through lectures and seminars. Your coursework will cover topics such as visual analysis and critical thinking, as well as the art and history of specific cultures and geographic locations. The culminating capstone experience is a seminar class that allows you to apply your analytical and research skills to a select art history theme or area. Art history is an exciting field, especially in recent years: feminist, postmodern, postcolonial, and contemporary perspectives are all reinvigorating art historical writing today.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Students should be completing or have completed their secondary education (high school) and have not yet attended any post-secondary institution (college or university). If you have taken AP, IB or A-level coursework and received college credit, you will still apply as a freshman as long as you have not previously enrolled in another accredited post-secondary institution (college or university).

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • ACT English score

    18

  • SAT Reading score

    27

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$33,190 per year

Funding

President's Scholarship

University merit scholarships at The University provides funding to help cover a portion of or all tuition and mandatory fees for students enrolled full-time. Based on unweighted, cumulative GPA at the time of application. The President's Scholarship award is up to $14,000 towards tuition for each academic year.
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What is the cost of living near University of Utah?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,394
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,121
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$111
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$76
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$54Range: $25 to $89· Salt Lake City, Utah average
Monthly public transport pass$85
Monthly grocery basket$201
Books and study supplies (monthly)$108
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$28

Visa requirements for the University of Utah

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.