Master of Arts in Art History

Application Prerequisite:

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the University of Arizona, and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.  

In addition, applicants may be admitted with 18 units of undergraduate credit in art history or with 12 such units plus a substantial amount of credit in related areas of study.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete the on-line application through the Graduate College at the University of Arizona. We do not accept paper applications.  The on-line application allows to you save changes and return to your application as often as you like.  In the application, you will be asked to attach:

  • Transcripts

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Resume

  • Writing or research sample.  Maximum of 10 pages.

2. Send three confidential letters of reference directly to the School of Art. Preferably to be sent directly by referees, and from academic sources. 

3. Submit your GRE scores to the University of Arizona (code: 4832).  Art History only looks at Verbal and Analytical scores.


Please send your letters of reference to:

Graduate Program
School of Art
P.O. Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the School of Art Graduate Program Coordinator at 520.621.8518 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Application Deadlines:

Spring Admission

  • October 1st for Domestic Applicants

  • September 1st for International Applicants


Fall Admission

  • February 1st for Domestic Applicants

  • December 1st for International Applicants