Overview

The Art History program from American University of Beirut prepares students for graduate school, as well as careers in museum work, teaching, art journalism, curating, and art publishing.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate the Art History program from American University of Beirut will be able to:
Describe the art, culture, and institutions of various periods and places.
Carry out visual analysis of art.
Conduct art historical research on art and its theories.
Explain a variety of art theories.
Apply art theories to an analysis of art.
Critique art and texts.
Argue persuasively about art using well founded reasoning.
Develop new interpretations of art history and theory.

Programme Structure

Courses

Art History
Theory
Curating
Journalism
Publishing
Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Art History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are normally admitted as sophomores to the BBA program either through direct admission, through transfer from other Faculties at AUB or through transfer from other universities.
Students may also be admitted as junior transfers from other Faculties at AUB or from outside AUB.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18495 USD / year

≈ 18495 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18495 USD / year

≈ 18495 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Beirut

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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