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Art History (PhD)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Art History (PhD) is a doctorate in Art History programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Art History
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Art History is offered by the Graduate Department of Art History and prepares students for college and university teaching, museum curatorship, and other research positions, with specializations spanning Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern and Contemporary art. Applicants may enter via an appropriate master's degree or through direct entry from a bachelor's degree. The standard entry route runs four years full-time and is delivered in person. Coursework totals 3.0 full-course equivalents, including a required departmental methodology course taken in the first year, together with reading knowledge of two foreign languages relevant to the student's research; progress is reviewed annually to confirm students maintain full-time status and satisfactory academic standing. After passing a comprehensive examination and submitting a thesis proposal, candidates proceed to independent research culminating in a defended dissertation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants entering from a master's degree require a minimum A-minus average in their master's program. Reading knowledge of two foreign languages relevant to the student's research is required; students unable to meet language requirements for particular courses may be refused enrolment in those courses. No standardized tests are required or recommended for admission.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Art History (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Art History on completion of this programme.

How long does Art History (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Art History (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

Can Art History (PhD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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