Welcome to our new Online Application


Thank you for considering Sotheby’s Institute of Art.  We are presently in the process of upgrading our online application.  This online application form may be used to apply for a Master’s Degree, a Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate, a Semester Programme, a Summer Study course or to register for a Short Course in London, New York or Singapore.  In the interim please use the the START APPLICATION link listed by the item you wish to apply for.

Master’s Degrees
If you are a degree candidate please be prepared to choose your programme and submit some information about yourself. All required documents may be scanned to expedite the application review process. All candidates for master’s degree study must have completed an undergraduate degree, or equivalent for graduate study.  [START APPLICATION]

Semester Programmes
Semester Programmes do not require the completion of an undergraduate degree and are open to all. These programmes involve full-time study and last 15 weeks. These programmes can also provide the necessary foundation for students who lack an art history background. [START APPLICATION]

Summer Study
Summer Study courses are open to undergraduates, career changers and anyone with an interest in the subject. There are no formal entry requirements for these courses. Summer Study courses last 4 weeks and are offered each year in London and New York during June and July.  New York also offers 2 week summer courses. [START APPLICATION]

Short Courses
We offer a variety of Short Courses throughout the year. Choose from: Evening or Day courses,  or Executive Education.  The registration process allows you to choose your campus, course type, and submit your payment online.  There are no degree requirements to register for these courses. [START APPLICATION]