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Ph.D. in Historic Preservation

Admissions

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, or significant knowledge and experience in preservation with Master’s degrees in a professional built environment field such as architecture, planning, engineering and public art.
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary research approaches that combine preservation technology with material studies, the arts and sciences.
  • Familiarity with contemporary theories and technologies in preservation, especially those related to sensory and material culture, is a plus.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

  • CV
  • Statement of Purpose detailing research interests and how they align with the overarching call.
  • Writing sample (e.g., thesis chapter, article, or equivalent).
  • Portfolio (optional)
  • Three letters of recommendation

Application Information

Application Deadline: January 9, 2025

Please visit the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) to start your application and to obtain details on the admissions process and requirements.

In addition to the requirements shown on the GSAS website, all students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional portfolio if it speaks to their research interest in experimental preservation approaches that explore material intersections of the PAAST (Preservation Art Architecture Science and Technology) with urgent contemporary environmental and social issues. For more information on the portfolio format, please review the Admissions FAQ.

All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.

For more information, refer to the Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions pages.

Fall 2024 Open House: PhD in Historic Preservation Overview