The Expanded Museum Studies program offers an innovative curriculum designed for individuals interested in museum practices and the evolving role of museums in contemporary society. Students learn how to curate exhibitions, manage collections, and engage with the public in meaningful ways. The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in museums, galleries, and cultural heritage organizations.
This program encompasses theoretical and practical dimensions of museum studies, engaging with interdisciplinary methods and critical perspectives to broaden understandings of museum functions in society. Students are encouraged to produce innovative projects within the museum context.
The curriculum is divided into modules covering theoretical foundations, practical training, and a final thesis project, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world museum settings. Individual research projects complement the coursework, fostering critical analysis and creativity.
Graduates are equipped with comprehensive skills in museum curation, exhibition design, and public programming, along with an understanding of the social impacts of museums in contemporary culture.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2021/22
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
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