MA in Cultural Heritage Studies – Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage

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The Cultural Heritage Studies – Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage program from Central European University (CEU) combines theoretical and practical education, offering a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches with a strong emphasis on practical knowledge and skills based on fieldwork.

The Cultural Heritage Studies – Academic Research and Protection of Cultural Heritage program from Central European University (CEU) offers a global viewpoint within local Central European heritage contexts (capital of culture, World Heritage sites, urban environmental imperatives, local issues of conflicting interests)

One of the principles CEU is based on is respect for the diversity of cultures and peoples. As the University attracts students and faculty from 100 countries from around the world, it is an ideal host of a cultural heritage program dealing with disparate traditions, practices and social interactions.

Quick Facts

Duration 2 years
Starting in September
Application Deadline 1st of February
Tuition Fee 12,000 EUR/year
Location Vienna, Austria
Degree Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree

Study your passion

Courses include:

  • Academic Field Trip Seminar
  • Academic Writing for Cultural Heritage Studies
  • Advanced Thesis Writing Seminar
  • The Anthropology of Heritage
  • Central Europe: Natural and Symbolic Geography – History, Culture, and Politics

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Admissions requirements:

  • Academic Writing Submission
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Records
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Standard Test Scores
  • Completed Application Form

Application deadlines:

  • February 1, 2024 for master’s and PhD studies with financial aid
  • March 15, 2024 for self-financing master’s candidates who will require a study visa
  • August 15, 2024 for self-financing master’s candidates who will not require a study visa

What our students say

“I greatly value my time at CEU, not only for the technical skills I gained, but also for the soft skills and intercultural competences. As you go through your studies, you will learn about politics, life, work and culture across the globe. I feel that I can be at home and start my future anywhere in the world. Any university can teach you basic skills. But CEU offers a whole package.”

Hager Ali
Germany

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