Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków
Kraków, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 972
- International students
- 2%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1818
Overview
The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, established in 1818, is the oldest art university in Poland and a leading public institution for fine arts education. It offers programs across seven faculties: Painting (including Scenography), Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art, and Intermedia. The Academy also operates a Doctoral School and postgraduate studies in painting. Instruction is primarily in Polish; Erasmus+ exchange is available across EU partner institutions.
Fields of study
- Painting
- Scenography
- Sculpture
- Graphic Arts
- Interior Architecture
- Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art
- Industrial Design
- Artistic Education
- Intermedia
Accreditation: Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna (PKA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- October, February
- Application deadlines
- June 15
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@asp.krakow.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
PLN 5,000 – PLN 20,000 / year
From about $1,250 / year
Domestic students
PLN 2,000 – PLN 10,000 / year
Full-time (stacjonarne) studies are free for Polish and EU/EEA citizens exempt under Art. 324(2). Non-exempt foreign students pay fees per Rector's decree. Part-time (niestacjonarne) studies are paid for all. Postgraduate studies in painting: 6,000 PLN/year (3,000 PLN/semester) for 2026/2027.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| architektura wnętrz (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| architektura wnętrz (II stopień) (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| edukacja artystyczna w zakresie sztuk plastycznych (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| edukacja artystyczna w zakresie sztuk plastycznych (II stopień) (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| grafika (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| intermedia (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| intermedia (II stopień) (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| konserwacja i restauracja dzieł sztuki (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| malarstwo (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| rzeźba (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| scenografia (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| studia podyplomowe w zakresie malarstwa (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | 2 years | PLN 6,000 / year | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| wzornictwo (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| wzornictwo (II stopień) (opens in a new tab)Polish · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jun 9, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.