Academy of Fine Arts and Design
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #535
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1945
Overview
The Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL ALUO), established in 1945, is the oldest Slovenian higher education institution for fine arts, conservation-restoration and design. It operates as a constituent academy of the University of Ljubljana, offering first-cycle (Bachelor's), second-cycle (Master's) and third-cycle (Doctoral) study programmes in painting, sculpture, conservation and restoration, industrial design, applied arts, and visual communication design.
Fields of study
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art
- Industrial Design
- Applied Arts
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Video, Animation and New Media
- Interactive Design
- Printmaking
- Fine Art Studies
- Fine Arts
- Design
Accreditation: NAKVIS – Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
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
- February for the first round (undergraduate)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@uni-lj.si
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,800 – €6,600 / year
From about $4,104 / year
Domestic students
€3,500 – €4,500 / year
Doctoral programme fees (2026/2027): Humanities and Social Sciences – Fine Art Studies: total €11,600 (Year 1: €3,800; Year 2: €3,000; Year 3: €2,200; Year 4: €2,600). Art – Fine Arts and Design: total €18,200 (Years 1–4: €5,300, €5,300, €3,800, €3,800). BA and MA fees for Slovenian/EU students are subject to government co-financing rules; no explicit BA/MA fee schedule published on sourced pages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Arts (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Graphic Design (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Illustration (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Industrial Design (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Industrial Design (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Interactive Design (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Art (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | €18,200 / total | Varies | — |
| Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences (Fine Art Studies) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | PhD | 4 years | €11,600 / total | Varies | — |
| Painting (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Painting (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Photography (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Printmaking (MA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sculpture (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Video, Animation and New Media (BA) (opens in a new tab)Slovenian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.