The designated period of the ART-W study program is four semesters (two years) – starting in a winter semester. The program language is English. Students will complete various courses to obtain 120 ECTS credit points at the end of the program, in adherence to the Bologna system. Given the symmetrical organization between Aix-Marseille, Rome and Tübingen, each of the three universities will be represented equally in terms of how much time the students spend at each institution, as well as in terms of ECTS points. Each university will offer 30 ECTS credits during the hosting semester (1 in each). The fourth semester will be dedicated to the master’s thesis and the remaining 30 ECTS. The thesis will be co-supervised by members of at least two of the three partner universities and will take place at any of the four locations.