Overview

Students must complete 60 credit hours, including:

24 credit hours with 6 credits each in ART 611, 612, 613, 614. Conditional or unclassified graduate students may enroll only in ART 611 for a maximum of 6 credits. Consent of instructor is required.
15 credits of electives
6 credits of two art history courses (numbered 300 or above)
3 credits of ART 690
12 credits of ART 700 thesis, including an exhibition and written documentation

Art courses numbered 300 and above and not required at the undergraduate level in the area of specialization are acceptable for graduate credit. Elective courses also may be selected from any other UH Manoa department, provided such study is deemed useful and pertinent to the student's degree plan.

MFA students from University of Hawaii at Manoa wishing to take ART 699 must petition through the Office of Graduate Education to apply it toward the degree. All elective courses require appropriate preparation and the consent of the instructor and graduate student's advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Master's Plan B/C Studies

Graduate Studio Seminar in Art

Graduate Studio Teaching Practicum

Directed Work

Thesis Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 276 other Masters in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.

Submit a copy of the passport identification pages, or a copy of the national identification card if a passport is not available.

Submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take English Language Proficiency.

Show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses, including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children.

Tuition Fee

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International

44864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

44864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

20800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Honolulu

1640 - 2500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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