Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,500
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1692
Overview
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is a public university of the arts in Austria, founded in 1692. It is globally recognized for its history and its collection of artworks, including the Gallery of Paintings.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Architecture
- Scenography
- Conservation and Restoration
- Education in the Arts
- Critical Studies
- Art Theory
- Cultural Studies
Accreditation: Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), Austria; audited by Evaluation Agency Baden-Württemberg (EVALAG)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program; typically February for Fine Arts and January for Architecture.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienabteilung@akbild.ac.at
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€727 / semester
From about $1,570 / year
Domestic students
€363 – €727 / semester
EU/EEA students are exempt from tuition fees for the standard duration of study plus two semesters. After this period, they pay 363.36 EUR per semester. Third-country nationals pay 726.72 EUR per semester. All students must pay the mandatory ÖH-Beitrag (student union fee) every semester.
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 (BArch) (opens in a new tab)German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €727 / semester | Varies | — |
| Architecture (MArch) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €727 / semester | Varies | — |
| Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Diploma | — | €727 / semester | Varies | — |
| Künstlerisches Lehramt (Education in the Arts) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €727 / semester | Apr 20, 2026 | Winter Semester 2026/27 |
| Master in Critical Studies (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 30 months | €727 / semester | Varies | — |
| Scenography (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Diploma | — | €727 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.