Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Students
- 700
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1997
Overview
Established in 1997, the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica (Akadémia umení v Banskej Bystrici) is a distinguished public institution dedicated to higher education in the arts. It consists of three main faculties: the Faculty of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, and the Faculty of Performing Arts. The university focuses on developing students' creative talents through intensive practical studio work, masterclasses, and theoretical studies. Students frequently participate in national and international exhibitions, theater performances, and concerts. Through the Erasmus+ program, it maintains strong international connections with other European arts academies. The academy plays a crucial role in cultivating the next generation of creative professionals in Central Europe.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Painting
- Graphic Art
- Intermedia
- Digital Media
- Spatial Arts
- Acting
- Theatre Directing
- Theatre Dramaturgy
- Theatrical Arts
- Film and TV Directing
- Screenwriting
- Music Performance
- Composition
- Musical Arts
- Art and Artificial Intelligence
- Arts Production
Accreditation: Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (SAAHE)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- November 30 (varies by faculty)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studijne@aku.sk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,000 – €3,500 / year
From about $1,080 / year
Domestic students
Free – €3,000 / year
Higher education at public universities in Slovakia is free of charge for EU/EEA citizens studying in the Slovak language under standard study length. Tuition fees apply for programs taught in foreign languages and for students who exceed the standard duration of study.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divadelná dramaturgia a réžia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Filmová a televízna réžia a scenáristika (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Herectvo (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Intermédiá – digitálne médiá – priestorová tvorba (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Interpretačné umenie (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kompozícia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Maľba – Grafika (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Umelecká produkcia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Umenie a umelá inteligencia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.