Tuition fee €2,642 per year

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Application fee €30 one-time

This fee is non-refundable.

Deposit €205 one-time

In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable.

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Overview

The degree programme offers a thorough and advanced training in historical and artistic disciplines as well as other related subjects, from historical to methodological ones, that have traditionally been taught at the University of Padua. Students will also develop considerable expertise in visual arts and its sectors. From a chronological perspective, the degree programme covers the timeframe from the Middle Ages to the modern and contemporary period. It also provides a geographical perspective through the analysis of the arts from the Byzantine to the Western and the non-European world.
Furthermore, the degree programme provides theoretical and practical skills on management and
protection of the historical and artistic heritage. A special focus will be given on technical aspects and the diverse artistic expressions (including miniature, drawing, applied arts and goldsmiths’ wares).
Graduates in History of art will have gained considerable expertise in history of criticism, collecting and protection of the historical and artistic heritage. They will also be able to use the main IT tools in their specific areas of competence.

Career opportunities

The degree programme provides graduates with skills that enable them to:

- perform highly-responsible tasks in national, regional and local administration of cultural heritage and in specific institutions such as museums, superintendence, libraries, multimedia libraries, catalogue offices;
- enter the cultural industry and make the best of the acquired specialist skills while working in private foundations, restoration areas and cooperatives linked to the cultural heritage;
- work freelance as art experts.

Graduates in History of art can be admitted to short specialisation degrees as well as to Ph.D.
programmes. They may also consider a career as teachers in schools, upon obtaining their teaching qualification and successfully participating in calls for teaching, pursuant the current regulations.

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26
Application deadline
2 Feb 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Oct 2025
Apply now! Academic year 2025/26
Application deadline
2 Feb 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Oct 2025