AFAD offers following types of study for foreign students:

Standard study in BA level: (8 semesters); MA level (4 semesters); doctoral level (min. 6 semesters);
Standard study is offered only in Slovak language. At the admission exam and at all verbal exams during the study a good command of Slovak language in written and spoken form is requested.
Successful student is awarded the Diploma and the title “Bachelor of Arts” Bc. (equivalent to Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA), “Master of Art” MFA (equivalent to Master of Fine Arts, MFA), “artis doctor” Art D., and “philosophiae doctor” PhD.

Annual fee for EU member countries and Norway, Lichtenstein, Island, Switzerland: none
Annual fee for Non- EU countries: BA level 4000 €; MA level 4500 €; ArtD/PhD level 5300 €

To be accepted the student must pass a highly competitive admission exam based on art practice creative work accomplished during the examination and the language / theory/ art history knowledge tests.
Application procedure for students wishing to study at AFAD varies according to the level of study.
Information on how to apply:
Undergraduate Study (BA)
Graduate Study (MA)
Doctoral Study

Exchange Mobility – study under the programs ERASMUS, CEEPUS, and bilateral cooperation with partner institutions (1semester)
Study is offered in English language in selected programs.
The Course List of subjects taught in foreign languages: Courses in Foreign Languages
For students incoming under the Erasmus / Ceepus program, and bilateral exchanges the study is free of charge. However students may be asked to cover particular expenses, connected with extra costs for materials and processes.

More details: forms, academic calendar, study guide Please select subcategory from the main menu

Supplementary Non-degree Study at AFAD (max 4 semesters)
Life long learning type of study is offered for artists who graduated in art discipline, BA study program and want to enhance their skills and competencies. The study program is shaped individually and is exclusively based on creative studio work with open use of facilities (printmaking, glass making, ceramics, video, plotter, 2D, 3D scanner, etc.) and consultations with respective teachers. Successful student is awarded the AFAD Supplementary Study Certificate.
The Course List of subjects taught in foreign languages: Courses in Foreign Languages
Annual fee for students: 1327,76 €

Application process made easy
Step 1 make your choice of courses available: Courses in Foreign Languages
Step 2 contact foreign office coordinator: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Step 3 send in the Application, Motivation letter, CV, portfolio
Step 4 wait for Department decision and eventual appointment for interview

Note: The application documents for the coming academic year should be delivered to AFAD before 30. April.

Accommodation: AFAD cannot guarantee the accommodation for incoming students, however In cases of Erasmus, Ceepus and Bilateral agreements mobility the reservation of place in dormitory can be negotiated beforehand with Foreign office.
Price for placement in dormitory per 1 semester is approximately 200 EUR.