Master Programme Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management

The study aims at graduates of conservation-restoration study programmes (BA 7 Semesters, MA, Mag.art., Dipl.-Rest.) who intend to develop and refine their competences by gaining hands-on experience in international conservation project work, in project and site management, and in the preservation of cultural as well as world heritage.

More information on the programme here.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the programme is open to students holding a 7 semesters BA or a diploma or an equivalent degree (MA, Dipl.-Rest) in conservation-restoration and is subject to the general admission requirements of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. English proficiency (minimum level B2, CEFR) is required as the study programme is taught in English.

The admission procedure consists of two phases:

Phase 1: Written Application

Applicants submit:

• Curriculum Vitae / CV (in English), including a list of publications if available
• Portfolio (in English) of recent works in conservation (up to 15 work samples of practical conservation, including 1 complete documentation of a conservation project)
• Motivation Letter (in English), in which applicants outline their professional experience in conservation-restoration, preservation and protection of cultural heritage, motivation and expectations for applying for the programme
• Documents (either in German or English): copy of valid passport, copies of education certificates or degrees and evidence of English language proficiency

Online submission of the application files as two PDF-documents via https://application.uni-ak.ac.at/
Please upload the files as follows:
PDF 1    motivation letter + portfolio (max. 50 MB)
PDF 2    CV + documents (max. 30 MB)

Phase 2: Personal Interview

Pre-selected applicants are invited to an interview held in English.

Admissions will be announced after the interview round.
Entrance Exam  

Admission

Application: Online submission during the submission period from 1 September 2023, 12 pm (noon, CET) – 15 September 2023, 12 pm (noon, CET)
Announcement of the results: 6 October 2023
Interviews: October 2nd and 3rd, 2023
Start of studies: March 1, 2024 (summer semester 2024)

Please contact the representatives of the programme for further information (chcm@uni-ak.ac.at)