Courses Abroad: History of Art, Content and Top Universities

Art has been an integral part of civilisation. Some would even argue that art is what marks the advent of civilizations for humans. From the ancient to the medieval, from the renaissance to the modern, art has enthralled, amazed and inspired many over the years. While the ability or the ‘gift’ is bestowed on a select few, knowledge about art is a whole new field of rather excellent career opportunities. For those few discerning individuals who can distinguish a Monet from a Van Gogh or a Renoir, Art offers an excellent pathway to success. If you have the taste and the flair then Art History is the course for you.

One of the rather highly sought courses, History of Art courses are traditionally about students covering a wide range of different art types, cultures, eras and historical periods that have marked the development of art, as we know it today. Students are not only educated about the many grandmasters and their works but are in fact trained to analyse different artefacts – paintings, sculptures, etc. and effectively categorize/ classify them as per artistic movements, social context and historic importance.

There is a lot to learn and the courses are highly recognised. Due to the high value associated with famous pieces of art, Art History Graduates have a high demand with galleries across the world as well as private art collectors. A student can take up a bachelor's degree course and move on to do masters in a particular era/ period.

Top 10 Universities for Art Degrees

Famous around the world, the degree course was ranked recently by QS World Rankings. Here’s a look at the top-ranked universities for Art Degrees:

(According to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Art & Design)

Admission Criteria for Art Courses Abroad

Students often have admission-related queries such as, “how to get into ArtCenter College of Design from India?” In the points given below, we have provided you with an overview of the admission criteria for art courses abroad:

• A completed application form of the university/college
• Academic transcripts
• Portfolio video essay
• Admission essays
• Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc. The following table provides the English language requirements for ArtCenter College of Design:

Now that you are aware of the top universities and admission requirements for the top universities and colleges offering art courses, we suggest that you research the courses on the official webpage of the universities for exact details. Students must also be clear about the study abroad intakes and other admission deadlines.

Candidates looking to study abroad can get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors for assistance with university applications. Candidates can also write to us in the comments section below.