# Department of Art History
**Source**: https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/prospective-students
**Parent**: https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/
## Prospective Students
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The PhD Program in Art History at the University of Chicago offers multifaceted art historical training including object-driven teaching and research, robust [language offerings](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/about/languages-uchicago), and opportunities for extensive coursework in other disciplines across the [Arts & Humanities Division](http://humanities.uchicago.edu/), the [Social Sciences Division](https://socialsciences.uchicago.edu/), and the [Divinity School](https://divinity.uchicago.edu/), among others. Graduate students benefit from vibrant partnerships with world-class art institutions in Chicago, both on and off campus, including the programs of the [Chicago Object Study Initiative](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/chicago-objects-study-initiative).
# Related
[Program](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/program)\
[Program Statistics](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:6e5a31e7-5519-4bca-9aaf-697238dc7bb1)\
[Courses](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/courses)\
[Teaching](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/teaching)\
[COSI](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/chicago-objects-study-initiative)\
[Careers](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/careers)
### Time to Degree
6-7 years, 9 years maximum
### Course per Quarter
3-4 [courses](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/courses)/quarter
### Size of Cohort
5-6 [students](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/students/profiles)/year
### Degree Milestones
18 graduate level [courses](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/courses)
Individually tailored language requirements
Qualifying Paper (MA thesis)
3 general exams
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation and defense
### Teaching Requirement
3 TAships + 1 standalone lecture course
### Apply for Admission
[Application Requirements](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/students/admissions/application-instructions)
[Financial Aid for Prospective Students](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/students/admissions/financial-aid-prospective-students)
All admitted PhD student are guaranteed to have full funding support from the University and external sources, or a combination of the two for the duration of their program.
Applicants do not need to apply separately for funding.
### Questions?
[Frequently Asked Questions](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/students/admissions/faq)
[Register for an information session or appointment with an admissions representative](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/students/admissions/request-more-information)
Questions about the application process may be directed to [ahd-admissions@uchicago.edu](mailto:ahd-admissions@uchicago.edu) or (773) 702-5809
Students do not need to contact faculty before applying
For department specific questions, contact gradadmissions@uchicago.edu or a current PhD student in a particular area of interest, listed under contacts [here](https://arthistory.uchicago.edu/graduate/admissions). You can also fill out the [RMI form](https://apply.artshumanities.uchicago.edu/register/arthinquiry).
### Additional Resources
- [Visit Campus](https://grad.uchicago.edu/admissions/visit-connect/campus-tours/)
- [Living in Chicago](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/students/resources/exploring-chicago-and-university)
- [Cost of Attendance](https://bursar.uchicago.edu/)
- [Division of Arts & Humanities](https://humanities.uchicago.edu/)
- [International Students](https://internationalaffairs.uchicago.edu/page/students/prospective)
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