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The Courtauld Institute of Art is a research-led, independent College of the University of London, with one of the world’s most prestigious programmes of art history, curating, and conservation. Forge a meaningful career in the professional art world and beyond.
The Courtauld Institute of Art (/ ˈ k ɔːr t ə ʊ l d /), commonly referred to as the Courtauld, is a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art and conservation.
Founded by collectors and philanthropists in 1932, the organisation has been at the forefront of developing the field of art history ever since through advanced research and conservation practice, innovative teaching, inspiring public exhibitions and events.
The Courtauld is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House in central London.
At the Courtauld, you will study with leading academics and expert conservators and curators to get hands-on experience and really immerse yourself into the diverse study area that is Art History.
Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art, The Courtauld works to increase understanding of the role played by art throughout history, in all societies and across all geographies – as well as being a champion for the importance of art in the present day.
The Courtauld is an internationally renowned centre for the teaching and research of art history and a major public gallery
The Courtauld MA in the History of Art provides the best in research-led teaching by world-class faculty members in a unique, single subject setting.
The Courtauld Institute of Art offers one programme at undergraduate level – our highly regarded BA in History of Art. The curriculum − revised in 2022/3 – offers teaching across an unrivalled breadth of periods and cultures.
Since 1932, The Courtauld has been among the world’s leading institutions for research in Art History and Conservation. Our internationally-renowned PhD programme is one of the largest in the United Kingdom, hosting over 100 doctoral students at any one time on their paths towards a PhD.
