Overview

You will attend your university courses in Vienna, studying the past across a broad range of periods, world regions and historical disciplines, and experience the rich history and vibrant museum scene of the capital of Austria. Vienna is home to over 100 museums and a magnet for domestic and international tourists. 

Learn every aspect of everyday operations, such as curatorial research, creating educational programs, marketing and fundraising with this Museum Studies programme from Central European University (CEU) .

Careers

Graduates of the two-year Master of Arts in Museum Studies program are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the history and theory of museums, as well as practical skills and hands-on experience in museum work.   

After graduating from the MA in Museum Studies at CEU, you may consider exploring roles with the following job titles:  

• Collections Manager

• Cultural Mediation and Outreach Officer  

• Database Assistant  

• Development Officer  

• Educator  

• Exhibition Designer  

• Event Manager  

• Museum Curator  

• Museum Supervisor  

• Operations Manager  

• Program Manager  

• Public Engagement Officer  

• Public Relations Officer  

• Registrar  

• Researcher  

• Visitor Services Manager 

Accreditation

• The Master of Arts in Museum Studies at CEU is registered with the New York State Education Department in the United States and accredited by AQ Austria in Austria.