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  


Dates and deadlines for application for next study phase 2026–2028
 
October to December 2025: Call for application. Please contact the representatives of the programme for further information. We will be glad to answer any question and support you in setting up the written application.
8 January 2026, 12 pm (noon, CET) – 22 January 2026 12 pm (noon, CET): Online submission of written application during the submission period
23–26 February 2026: Interviews
 13 March 2026: Announcement of the results
 1 October 2026 (winter term 2026/27): Start of studies
 
Further dates for the next study phase 2026–2028
February and March 2028: Study period in Bangkok
November 2027 to June 2028: Master Thesis Preparation and Writing         

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