54 PhD programmes in Art History in Europe

Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld
This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.

History of Art and Archaeology
Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience.

Art
Throughout this Art PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances. We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society.

History of Design and History of Art
The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.

Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies
Through this Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.

Beyond Representation - Painting as Embodied Practice
The Beyond Representation - Painting as Embodied Practice programme is offered by University of Dundee.

History of Art
Conduct your own research project in an area of History of Art that interests you. Join a renowned Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Department and benefit from exceptional resources including an on-campus fine art gallery. The History of Art course is offered at University of Birmingham.

Conservation
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.

Art, Design, Media and Fashion
We're proud to offer a supportive and creative environment in which to carry out your work, and we encourage interdisciplinary engagement with other areas of research. We offer a Art, Design, Media and Fashion degree at the University of Southampton.

Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture
This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art.

History and Theory of Arts
The History and Theory of Arts study programme from Kaunas University of Technology is provided in the interdisciplinary research area and focuses on three fields: theory of architecture and urbanism, history and musicology. University graduates of various areas are admitted to doctoral studies taking into consideration their scientific input in their chosen topic.

Contemporary Art and Scottish Colonialism
What are your understandings and experiences of historical and contemporary legacies of Scottish colonial history and how can they be share and communicated through contemporary art practice and research? Join the Contemporary Art and Scottish Colonialism programme from the University of Dundee to find out more.

Art Studies
In this Art Studies programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.
Architectural History
The DPhil in Architectural History at the University of Oxford profits from the close links within the Department between the disciplines of architectural history, art history, design history, English local history and landscape archaeology. The programme is designed to enable students, including mature students, to undertake individual research.
Transformations in architects’ profession (Humanities, History and theory of Arts)
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Humanities. The doctoral candidate position is available at the Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture. Applicants interested in other research topics related to architectural theory and history are also welcome to apply.
History of Art
At University of Glasgow, we have a vibrant student community in the History of Art with many research projects and external collaborations.
Art History
Take the time to create your own original research in Art History and visual culture at the University of Nottingham.
Modern and Contemporary Art and Theory
The Open University UK art history discipline has a strong record of pioneering and world-class research in Modern and Contemporary Art and Theory.
Art History and Visual Studies
Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Gothenburg brings together researchers and teaching staff who combine critical thinking, education, expert historical knowledge and analytical competence across a broad artistic front.
Art History and Visual Studies
Our Art History and Visual Studies PhD programme at The University of Manchester offers the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in an area of particular interest.