[MA] Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Italy, Milan

Study location	Italy, Milan
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Ideal candidates will hold an academic diploma or bachelor’s degree in a subject within the arts or humanities. Students who hold a different degree or diploma may apply for admission if they demonstrate a strong interest aligned with the topics of this two-year MA program. A commission will evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis. Participants not holding a first-level bachelor’s degree/academic diploma will not receive the 120 educational credits and the Master of Arts diploma, but will instead earn a certificate. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Students holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution outside Italy must contact the Italian embassy or consulate in the country where the degree was issued and ask for the perfezionamento documenti, which consists of: - An Italian translation, made by a certified translator, of your bachelor’s degree diploma. - An Italian translation, made by a certified translator, of your academic transcripts. - Dichiarazione di valore in loco (Declaration of Value) of your bachelor’s degree. The Dichiarazione di valore in loco is a document attesting that the academic qualification you earned is valid for enrollment in Italian universities and academies. The notarized and translated documents, as well as the Dichiarazione di valore in loco, will either be sent to NABA by your Italian consulate or embassy, or will be directly issued to you. In the latter case, you need to submit them to NABA’s International Admissions Office as soon as available.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Ideal candidates will hold an academic diploma or bachelor’s degree in a subject within the arts or humanities. Students who hold a different degree or diploma may apply for admission if they demonstrate a strong interest aligned with the topics of this two-year MA program. A commission will evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis. Participants not holding a first-level bachelor’s degree/academic diploma will not receive the 120 educational credits and the Master of Arts diploma, but will instead earn a certificate.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution outside Italy must contact the Italian embassy or consulate in the country where the degree was issued and ask for the perfezionamento documenti, which consists of:

- An Italian translation, made by a certified translator, of your bachelor’s degree diploma.
- An Italian translation, made by a certified translator, of your academic transcripts.
- Dichiarazione di valore in loco (Declaration of Value) of your bachelor’s degree. The Dichiarazione di valore in loco is a document attesting that the academic qualification you earned is valid for enrollment in Italian universities and academies.

The notarized and translated documents, as well as the Dichiarazione di valore in loco, will either be sent to NABA by your Italian consulate or embassy, or will be directly issued to you. In the latter case, you need to submit them to NABA’s International Admissions Office as soon as available.

Language requirements	English Italian The language certificate shall be submitted within one month before the beginning of the Master program and should not be older than 2 years. The requested level for Italian is an intermediate level (complete B1 – according to CEFR). IELTS – 5.0 Academic Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE) – 154 overall Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) – 160 overall Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC V – 154 overall Cambridge English: Business Preliminary / BEC P – 160 overall TOEFL Computer – 173 – 180 TOEFL Internet – 59 – 64 Trinity College Certificate – Integrated Skills in English (ISE level I – all 4 skills) PTE Academic – 36 – 42 TEEP – 5 BULATS – 40 – 59 (all 4 skills should be passed: listening, reading, speaking, writing) European Baccalaureate – L1 grade 6, L2 grade 7 Iceland Studentsprof – Grade 6 Norwegian Vitnemal – Grade 4 Danish Studentereksamen – Level A grade 7, Level B grade 10 TOEIC (provided that student passes all parts) – Listening and reading: score 600 Speaking: score 140 Writing: score 140 Students exempted from this requirement are: - Mother tongue students - English Speaking Countries (prior check with the admission office) - English Speaking Degrees (prior check with the admission office) - English Speaking Degrees in non-mother tongue countries (prior check with the admission office)

Language requirements

English

Italian

The language certificate shall be submitted within one month before the beginning of the Master program and should not be older than 2 years.
The requested level for Italian is an intermediate level (complete B1 – according to CEFR).

IELTS – 5.0 Academic
Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE) – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) – 160 overall
Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC V – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Business Preliminary / BEC P – 160 overall
TOEFL Computer – 173 – 180
TOEFL Internet – 59 – 64
Trinity College Certificate – Integrated Skills in English (ISE level I – all 4 skills)
PTE Academic – 36 – 42
TEEP – 5
BULATS – 40 – 59 (all 4 skills should be passed: listening, reading, speaking, writing)
European Baccalaureate – L1 grade 6, L2 grade 7
Iceland Studentsprof – Grade 6
Norwegian Vitnemal – Grade 4
Danish Studentereksamen – Level A grade 7, Level B grade 10
TOEIC (provided that student passes all parts) – Listening and reading: score 600
Speaking: score 140
Writing: score 140

Students exempted from this requirement are:

- Mother tongue students
- English Speaking Countries (prior check with the admission office)
- English Speaking Degrees (prior check with the admission office)
- English Speaking Degrees in non-mother tongue countries (prior check with the admission office)

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. - Application fee of €100 - Portfolio of projects - Curriculum vitae or résumé Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Upon receiving the enrolment form filled in and signed and the pre-enrolment fee payment, NABA will provide students with all necessary assistance in order to apply for the student visa. To obtain the visa, NON European students shall submit a specific pre-enrolment form (called Modello A bis) to the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of origin. The deadline to apply for pre-enrolment is usually scheduled by the end of June of each year, but may vary according to the guidelines yearly provided by the Italian Ministry of Education: students are invited to enquire directly the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country of origin.It is essential not to miss this deadline or the study visa for enrolment to Italian Universities/Academies might be refused.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

A relevant portfolio is required.

- Application fee of €100
- Portfolio of projects
- Curriculum vitae or résumé

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Upon receiving the enrolment form filled in and signed and the pre-enrolment fee payment, NABA will provide students with all necessary assistance in order to apply for the student visa.

To obtain the visa, NON European students shall submit a specific pre-enrolment form (called Modello A bis) to the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of origin. The deadline to apply for pre-enrolment is usually scheduled by the end of June of each year, but may vary according to the guidelines yearly provided by the Italian Ministry of Education: students are invited to enquire directly the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country of origin.It is essential not to miss this deadline or the study visa for enrolment to Italian Universities/Academies might be refused.

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Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Kick-off your career. Among the career opportunities:

- Artist
- Curator
- Editor of art magazines and books
- Art critic
- Exhibition designer
- Gallery and museum director
- Auction house consultant
- Art dealer
- Director of public institutions

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

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Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

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MAVisual Arts and Curatorial Studies

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MAVisual Arts and Curatorial Studies

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