History
The Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava was established on June 9, 1949 by the Slovak National Council. It wasn´t a unique cultural initiative at that time. Around the same time, the Academy of Performing Arts and the Slovak National Gallery were founded, as well as the Bratislava city theatre was transformed into Slovak National Theatre.
Education
The mission of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava is to enhance education in accredited study programmes, strengthen creative and critical thinking, support independent artistic and scientific research and artistic creation, as well as to encourage creative spirit of the human society adhering to humanistic values.
Research
The VŠVU Research Center (hereinafter referred to as the VŠVU CV) was established in 2001, with the original name of the Institute of Arts and Sciences (IUV), as an active innovative tool improving the research environment of the school, with an emphasis on the development of art and science. intensification of the educational process.
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Key Statistics & Highlights
- 101 Scholarships
- 750 Students
- Public Institution Type
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Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Scholarships
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Aktion Austria - Slovakia: Summer Slovak Language Course - scholarship (A to SK)
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400 EUR
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Moldova - Study Stay for University Students Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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400 EUR
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Bulgaria - Study Stay For University Students (5 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme
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620 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for Master Students
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400 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2026
Governmental scholarships of the Slovak Republic for Master's Students
Merit-based
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Grant
15000 EUR
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Study in Slovakia Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Student Reviews & Awards
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Housing services
AFAD does not have its own student dormitory.
Library services
Located at the H18 Main Building, the library has an impressive collection of publications focused on art and its theory in Slovak, Czech, English, German and other languages.
ICT services
AFAD WiFi connection is available at the H18 Main Building (Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18) and the Drotárska Campus. The computers are available at each of the departments, and at the two computer labs, however, you are advised to have your own laptop with you.
Medical services
Foreign students are obliged to have health insurance (public or individual) during their stay in the Slovak Republic in compliance with the provisions of the Act on the Act No. 404/2011 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners further amendments.
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Slovakia Country
Bratislava City