The Courtauld Institute of Art

The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of the history and conservation of art and architecture, and its Gallery houses one of Britain’s best-loved collections.  Based at Somerset House, The Courtauld is an independent college of the University of London. The Director of the Institute is Professor Deborah Swallow who reports to the Governing Board. The Chairman is Nicholas Ferguson.

The foundation of The Courtauld Institute of Art was presided over by a triumvirate of collectors, brought together by a common wish to improve the understanding of the visual arts in this country. By 1930 the idea of such an academic centre devoted to the serious study of the history of art had been in the air for some time.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• BA History of Art

Graduate Programs

• MA in the History of Art
• MA in Curating the Art Museum
• MA in Conservation of Wall Painting

Faculty

• History of Art

Contact Details
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House, Strand,
London, WC2R 0RN, UK
Official Website: http://www.courtauld.ac.uk/