Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
Praha, Czech Republic
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Students
- 380
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1799
Overview
The Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (AVU) is the oldest art school in the Czech Republic, established in 1799. As a public university, it provides specialized higher education in fine arts, architecture, and restoration, emphasizing studio-based learning and individual mentorship within small-scale collectives.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Architecture
- Restoration
- Art History
- Theory of Contemporary Art
Accreditation: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy (MŠMT)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester
- Application deadlines
- November 30 (for Czech programs); March 31 (for Art in Context MFA)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studijni@avu.cz
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$5,000 – $20,000 / year
Domestic students
$2,000 – $10,000 / year
Tuition for programs taught in Czech is free for all students. The Art in Context MFA program taught in English costs 5,000 EUR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (opens in a new tab)Czech · Full Time | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Art in Context (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 3 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | October |
| Painting (Studio I, II, III) (opens in a new tab)Czech · Full Time | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Restoration of Artworks (opens in a new tab)Czech · Full Time | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Sculpture (Studio I, II) (opens in a new tab)Czech · Full Time | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | October |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.