Sotheby's Programs for Undergraduates

Accredited Courses for Undergraduate-Level Students in London and New York City

Launch your future in art and luxury business with Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s undergraduate programs in London and New York City.

Designed for undergraduate-level students, our accredited programs combine academic learning with immersive industry experiences in the world’s most influential art capitals.

Explore the global art and luxury industries firsthand and take the next step toward your career.

January Term in London

This immersive 2-week program in London examines the history of art through direct engagement with the objects and institutions that have shaped artistic production and collecting across centuries. Investigate key art historical movements while exploring how museums, galleries, and collectors influence the presentation and value of art today.

January Term in New York City

This 2-week program offers an insider's view of how artworks are valued, collected, exhibited, and exchanged within today's international art ecosystem. Drawing on the New York City's network of museums, galleries, auction houses, artists' studios, and cultural institutions, you will explore the commercial and cultural forces that drive the contemporary art world.

Summer Program in London

Summer Program in London is a 4- to 8-week program hosted at the Sotheby's Institute London campus in the historic Bloomsbury district. The city’s iconic auction houses, art fairs, galleries, and royal collections serve as a dynamic classroom and illuminate the economic and cultural frameworks behind the international art market.

Summer Program in New York City

Summer Program in New York City is an immersive 4‑week experience that places students at the center of the global luxury market. Studying in one of the world’s most influential cultural capitals, participants engage in expert-led classes and visit flagship stores, studios, and corporate headquarters to explore the strategies shaping fashion and design worldwide. As a hub for iconic brands and industry innovation, New York City provides the ideal setting to examine the evolving forces driving the luxury economy.

Questions? Contact Our Admissions Team

Contact our Admissions team to learn more about Sotheby’s undergraduate programs in London and New York City.

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