Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Sculptural Conceptions / Ceramics is a master’s programme at University of Arts Linz in Linz, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Linz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Arts Linz is a public university in Upper Austria.
How it compares
Master in Sculptural Conceptions / Ceramics is one of 5 English-taught Materials Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
The Master's programme in Sculptural Conceptions / Ceramics at the University of Arts Linz is for people who already have the bachelor's degree of the same name and want to push their own artistic work further. It is taught in German and English, so you can study in either language. The programme is partly taught in English, and you should check with the institution which parts are in which language.
What you study
The master's programme gives you room to develop your practice in depth and to shape an individual artistic position. You work on projects and reflect on them, which helps you see the potential in your own way of working. A broad range of theoretical lectures supports your ability to think critically about your own art. The study field Professionalisation looks at strategies of the art market and gives you contact with gallery owners and curators. You also learn how to present and write about your own work, which lays the groundwork for entering independent artistic activity.
Admission, language and next steps
External applicants have to take an entrance examination. The teaching language is German and English. The programme is partly taught in English, so check which parts are in English. Applications go directly to the University of Arts Linz, not through a central portal. The institution's own page gives the application period. The degree is a Master of Arts (MA) with 120 ECTS over four semesters. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester.
What the register says
The master's programme in Sculptural Conceptions / Ceramics enables graduates of the bachelor's programme of the same name to continue their artistic development with changed objectives. The bachelor's programme allows students to become aware of their own artistic practice’s potentials by carrying out and reflecting on projects. The master's programme gives them space for an in-depth elaboration of their practice and of an individual artistic position. Additionally, a broad range of theoretical lectures facilitates the students‘ abilities to reflect on their own artistry. The study field Professionalisation provides an insight into the strategies of the art market and connections to gallery owners and curators. At the same time the students will learn how to present and write about their own work so that they can lay the foundation for a successful entry into independent artistic activities.
Das Studium kann auf Deutsch und Englisch studiert werden.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Independent artistic practice
- Ceramic artist
- Sculptor
- Work with galleries and curators
- Art market and exhibition contexts
- Presenting and writing about art
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Arts Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: External applicants have to take an entrance examination.. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Sculptural Conceptions / Ceramics taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Arts Linz. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Linz as the campus town for this programme at University of Arts Linz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Arts Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: External applicants have to take an entrance examination.. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Arts Linz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Arts Linz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Arts Linz is linked from this page so you can compare.
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