Study programmes
The degree programmes on offer allow for a wide range of specialisations. Students must complete compulsory modules at the start of their studies. Modules are thematic clusters comprising compulsory courses and compulsory electives. In addition, students must write a final dissertation at the end of their respective degree programmes.
From the 2026/27 winter semester onwards, students will be able to enrol on the new Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in Art History and the Master’s degree programme in Musicology and Aesthetics of the Audiovisual Arts. The new degree programmes and further information on the courses are available on the University of Graz’s study portal:
- Bachelor’s in Art Studies (Curriculum)
- Master’s in Art Studies (Curriculum)
- Master’s in Musicology and Aesthetics of Audiovisual Arts (Curriculum)
In addition, the University of Graz also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme (Curriculum) in the subject of Art History.
The Bachelor’s degree in Art History and the Master’s degree in Art History, which have been in place since 2017, may be completed by 30 September 2030.
Art History Curriculum Committee
The Chair of the Curriculum Committee for the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Art History is Prof. Dr Sabine Flach; the Deputy Chair is Dr phil. Katrin Nahidi. Please direct any questions or concerns to the Curriculum Committee or its Chair.
Voluntary Transition from Curriculum Version 2017W to 2026W for the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in Art History
The new curricula (BA in Art History / MA in Art History) will take effect in the winter semester of 2026/27. Please review them carefully and consider whether a voluntary switch to one of the new curricula would be appropriate for you.
If you have any questions about the curricula, please contact the chair of the Art History Curriculum Committee (CuKo).
- A voluntary switch to the Bachelor’s program – or to the Master’s program in Art History (Curriculum 26W) – must be requested from the Office of Academic Affairs during the general admission period (by September 5 for the winter semester, by February 5 for the summer semester). To do so, send an email with the subject line “Change of Study Plan” to studienabteilung@uni-graz.at. This change is also possible at a later date, provided it is still within the general admission period.
- IMPORTANT: Before applying for a voluntary switch to curriculum version 26W, all coursework for on-campus courses must be completed (e.g., seminar papers must have been submitted by the course’s exam date).
- A complete overview of all eligible course credits can be found in the Equivalency List for the BA in Art History or the Equivalency List for the MA in Art History (appendices to the 26W curricula).
- After switching to UNIGRAZonline, please check in the “My Studies” app to make sure you can assign your completed courses to the correct modules. Correct assignment is required for the modules and courses to be displayed as “successfully completed” and to be taken into account during the prerequisite check when registering for courses. You can find instructions for assignment here. If assignment is not possible, you must submit an application for recognition of the exams. Information on how to apply can be found on the GEWI Dean’s Office website.
If you intend to complete your studies under the old bachelor’s degree program for the time being or at all, then no action is required on your part. You must complete your studies by September 30, 2030, at the latest. After that, you will automatically be subject to the new curriculum. Before this deadline, you may voluntarily switch to the new curriculum at any time within the general admission period.
During your studies, you’ll come across various terms that you weren’t familiar with before – not just academic ones, but organisational ones too. Here you’ll find some guidance to help you get started with your studies, from A for ‘app’ to V for ‘preparatory language courses’.
Sharpen your career profile in a targeted way with certified additional qualifications or supplementary subjects from the University of Graz. The programme covers both discipline-specific areas and qualifications for a career in business or the cultural sector.
Expansion of the Master’s programme to include a Master’s module: additional skills in a future-oriented topic of the student’s choice.