Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia
Venezia, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Students
- 1,731
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1750
Overview
The Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia (Venice Academy of Fine Arts) was founded in 1750 and is one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious art institutions. Located in the Dorsoduro district along the Zattere, the academy is surrounded by Venice's rich cultural heritage. It offers comprehensive training in both traditional fine arts, such as painting, sculpture, and printmaking, and contemporary disciplines including new technologies for art, scenography, and art education. The academy emphasizes experimental art forms while maintaining strong classical training. Students benefit from the unique environment of Venice and direct connections to global art events like the Venice Biennale. It is a public AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institution under the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
Fields of study
- Pittura
- Scultura
- Decorazione
- Grafica d'Arte
- Illustrazione
- Progettazione Arti Visive
- Pratica e Teoria dei Linguaggi Pittorici
- Scenografia
- Architettura di Scena
- Scenotecnica
- Costume
- Nuove Tecnologie dell'Arte
- Arte e linguaggi della comunicazione
- Arti Multimediali
- Didattica dell'Arte
- Educazione Mediazione e Comunicazione dell'Arte
- Design del Gioiello Contemporaneo
- Grafica d'Arte e Disegno
- Illustrazione e Fumetto
- Editoria, Grafica d'Arte per il Libro
- Arte e spazio pubblico
- Nuovi Media e Pratiche Artistiche Integrate
Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca) / MUR
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- August
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- didattica@accademiavenezia.it
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€156 – €3,500 / year
From about $168 / year
Domestic students
€156 – €3,500 / year
Tuition is income-based (ISEE). Fixed components: state enrolment tax (€118.93 first year, €88.67 renewal), €7 annual insurance, and the ESU regional right-to-study tax. The variable academic contribution depends on ISEE/ISEU band. Up to 3 instalments allowed. ESU tax must be paid by 31 December of the academic year. Master in Design del Gioiello Contemporaneo: flat fee of €5,000 per year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorazione (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Dottorato di Ricerca in OPENSPACE - Intersezioni multimediali fra arti visive e digitali con le produzioni imprenditoriali, le ricerche scientifiche e culturali contemporanee (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Educazione, Mediazione e Comunicazione dell'Arte (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Sep 20, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Grafica d'Arte (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Master in Design del Gioiello Contemporaneo (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | €5,000 / total | Sep 19, 2026 | November 2026 |
| Nuove Tecnologie dell'Arte - Arti Multimediali (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Pittura (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Scenografia - Architettura di Scena (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Scenografia - Costume (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Scenografia - Costume (Biennio) (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
| Scultura (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | October 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.