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Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze

Firenze, Italy

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1563

Overview

Founded in 1563, the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze is one of the oldest and most prestigious fine arts academies in the world. It offers degree programs in painting, sculpture, decoration, and scenography within the birthplace of the Renaissance. The institution is a public academy under the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

Fields of study

  • Fine Arts
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Decoration
  • Graphic Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Scenography
  • New Technologies of Art
  • Museum Education
  • Exhibit Design
  • Illustration
  • Visual Culture
  • Curatorial Arts
  • Art Education
  • Contemporary Jewellery Design

Accreditation: Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (MUR) / ANVUR

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
October
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
segreteria@accademia.firenze.it

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition for I and II level diploma courses is income-based (ISEE indicator) per the annual Regolamento della contribuzione studentesca. The 2026/2027 regulation is available for download on the official fees page. Single course enrolment: €2,000 for up to 3 courses, or €1,000 for one semester course. Master in Arte del Gioiello Contemporaneo: €5,000 total (two instalments: €4,000 + €1,000). Stamp duty €16 applies.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Arte del Gioiello Contemporaneo (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's1 year€5,000 / totalOct 28, 2026—
Decorazione (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Design (Interior Design) (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Didattica per i Musei (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Exhibit Design (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12
Grafica d'Arte (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Graphic Design (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Illustrazione (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12
Metodologie della Pittura (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12
Nuove Tecnologie dell'Arte (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Nuovi Linguaggi Espressivi (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12
Pittura (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Progettazione Plastica per la Scenografia Teatrale (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12
Scenografia (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Scultura (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesAug 15, 20262026-10-12
Scuola Libera del Nudo (opens in a new tab)Italian · Part Time——VariesVaries2026-11-05
Visual Culture (opens in a new tab)Italian · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries2026-10-12

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.