Istoria și teoria artelor vizuale — History and Theory of Visual Arts

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts · Chisinau, Moldova

Master's Degree (Ciclul II, master științific)Romanian120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Istoria și teoria artelor vizuale — History and Theory of Visual Arts programme at Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (Facultatea Arte Plastice, Decorative și Design (FAPDD)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, master științific) program delivered in Romanian over a duration of 2 years (4 semesters per study plan ITAV approved by AMTAP Senate decision, proces-verbal nr. 8 din 03.07.2020: Year I two semesters + Year II two semesters with master thesis) ECTS note: the approved study plan (ITAV) states 120 credits / 4 semesters; the nomenclature web table shows 90 for this row — the study-plan value is recorded. (120 ECTS). This Master programme in History provides advanced training in historical research methodology, historiography, and specialised periods or regions of study. Students develop skills in archival research, source criticism, and the interpretation of historical processes and events. Graduates pursue careers in academia, archives, museums, cultural heritage, journalism, and public policy.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,500/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€1,500/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-08-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-08-01
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
Romanian
Study format
On Campus
Starts
1 September 2026 (Semester I of academic year 2026-2027 starts 01.09 per study-plan academic calendar)
Intake
Single annual autumn intake; one admission campaign with basic session and (if places remain) supplementary session

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Study plan states 'Limba de instruire: Limba română' (Romanian). Admission exam taken in Romanian (Regulament art. 16); foreign citizens and alolingvi must prove Romanian-language knowledge through study documents/certificates (art. 19). No CEFR level or English-taught track officially published.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent recognized per HG 330/2023 Annex 3 (art. 25); Lisbon-state diplomas equivalated by AMTAP (art. 33), non-Lisbon via MEC (art. 34); foreign citizens residing abroad enrolled only on fee-paying places (art. 35). Admission includes speciality exam per Senate-approved FAPDD requirements. Competition formula FAPDD Ciclul II (all specialities): MC = 0.5×PC (speciality exam) + 0.3×MG (diploma average) + 0.2×MEL (licence-exam average). AMTAP 2025-2026 bachelor graduates of the same programme are exempt from the exam (Senate decision 24.06.2026). 2 state-funded places in 2026-2027 ('Istoria și teoria artelor vizuale').

Required documents

Application form for the admission competition (Senate-approved model); study certificate (diploma) in ORIGINAL with annex; 4 photos 3x4 cm; CV; portfolio of own works (for visual-arts candidates per FAPDD audition requirements); personal data sheet (fișa personală — completed when submitting originals); 3 copies of identity card (passport) with permanent-residence visa stamp; payment receipt of the 200 MDL admission fee. Online dossiers via eadmitere.gov.md; originals delivered in person per calendar.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-08-01

Non-EU students

2026-08-01

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Moldova, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU€3,000—needs the fee

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