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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The Institute of Fine Arts is dedicated to graduate teaching and advanced research in the history of art and archeology and in the conservation and technology of works of art. The Institute strives to give its students not only a sound knowledge in the history of art, but also a foundation in research, connoisseurship, and theory as a basis for independent critical judgment and research.

We are delighted that you are considering the Institute for graduate study. The Institute of Fine Arts offers three distinct degree programs: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, and Advanced Certificate in Conservation.

Prospective applicants are cordially invited to visit and tour the Institute, observe a class, meet with students and/or faculty in their area of interest, and attend lectures. To make arrangements for a visit, applicants interested in the MA and PhD should contact ifa.program@nyu.edu; applicants interested in the Conservation program should email conservation.program@nyu.edu.

Visiting Students

Students from other NYU graduate programs are welcome at the Institute of Fine Arts but must consult the Academic Office (212-992-5868) before registering for a course. A student in another university’s graduate art history program may register for courses at the Institute using the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium, or by applying for non-matriculated student status through the Graduate Enrollment Services office of the Graduate School of Arts and Science (212-998-8050).

One or two self-supported students from abroad may be accepted each year as visiting students to the Conservation Center. Students wishing to spend an academic year in residence at the Center must complete the Graduate School of Arts and Science application for admission, stipulating that they intend to attend as a non-degree student

 

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Admission Requirements
  PhD | Master's Degree | Conservation

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Degree Requirements [PDF]
  M.A. | Ph.D. | Conservation

Special Programs
  Curatorial Studies
  Excavations
  IFA Global Study Opportunities
  IFA-Frick Symposium
  Levy & White Travel Grant

Course Descriptions [PDF]
  Art History: Spring '12 | Fall '12 | Archive
  Conservation: Fall '11 | Spring '12

Financing Graduate Study
  Tuition Costs and Billing
  NYU Financial Aid
  GSAS Dean's Student Travel Grant

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