Master’s program in Digital Cultural Heritage

The Master’s program is a brand new, innovative, cross-discplinary and internationally oriented study program, training in English the future generation of digital experts for cultural heritage. The program is hosted by the Institute for Digital Cultural Heritage Studies (DKES) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität  München (LMU Munich).

Digital Cultural Heritage is a new academic discipline born at the beginning of the 21st century at the intersection of Cultural Heritage Studies, Conservation Science, Archaeology, Museology, Computer Science, and Information Science. This innovative field crosses disciplinary boundaries to create new theoretical frameworks and methodologies that enhance the exploration, understanding, and protection of cultural heritage and alter the traditional processes of production and propagation of knowledge in museums and sites of cultural significance.

The application deadline is June 16, 2025 for classes that begin in October. The program is offered in English, and is tuition free.

Read more about the degree at www.kw.lmu.de/dch/en/study/master-digital-cultural-heritage

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