Academy of Fine Arts in Prague

Address: U Akademie 4/172, 170 22 Praha
Website: https://avu.cz/en

Academy of Fine Arts in Prague was established in 1799 by decree passed by Emperor Franz I. With its rich history and tradition, the institution played a significant role in the formation of a modern Czech culture of fine art. The Academy of Fine Arts has the status of a public university and it is well placed to offer intensive, focused support for the development of talent. It has its own spacious north-facing historical ateliers with overhead lighting, as well as various technological workshops. It offers an individual approach and a clear system of teaching, within the framework of which it is possible to transfer between ateliers and disciplines.

The information about study programmes is not available.

Overview

Institution type: Public
Founded: 1799
Good At: Academy of Fine Arts in Prague offers these Art Fields: Painting Studio, Drawing Studio, Printmaking Studio, Sculpture Studio, Figural Sculptures and Medals Studio, Intermedia Studio, New Media Studio, Restoration of Painted Artworks Studio, Restoration of Sculptures Studio, Architecture Studio.
Total number of students: 325
Number of international students: 20 degree / 40 exchange
For international students: International students from partner universities and schools can apply for one or two semesters at the academy and they are required to submit the complete packet with the application, portfolio, CV, motivation letter, and two passport photos to the International department no later than (Winter Semester - April 30), (Summer Semester - November 30). Contact the International Department at avuinternational@avu.cz.
International cooperation: Academy of Fine Arts has 31 Erasmus+ partner schools and universities within EU and 13 partner institutions all around the world.
Success rate: 10 %

Contacts

Institution:
Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
Address: U Akademie 4/172, 170 22 Praha
Web: https://www.avu.cz/en
Contact person:
Email for international cooperation
E-mail: avuinternational@avu.cz
Contact person:
Email for international students
E-mail: avuinternational@avu.cz