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Additional admissions on bachelor studies

Admission requirements and admission procedure for bachelor's studies starting in 2026/2027 in the study programs: architectural design, intermedia - specialization sculpture, applied arts - specialization metal, jewelry and glass

1. Who can apply for additional entrance examinations for bachelor's studies

2. When to submit applications for the additional admission procedure for Bachelor's studies

3. Important dates of the additional admission procedure

4. How to apply for Bachelor's studies

5. Fee

6. Admission procedure process

7. Requirements of individual study programmes

1. Who can apply for the additional admission procedure for Bachelor's studies

An applicant for Bachelor's studies at the AFAD (Academy of Fine Arts and Design) may become a student of the chosen study programme only after successfully completing the admission procedure. If the applicant has obtained complete secondary education or complete secondary vocational education, they may apply for the admission procedure at AFAD in the prescribed manner.

If the admission examinations at AFAD, or the application submission deadline, take place before the applicant’s secondary school leaving examination (maturita), the applicant is admitted conditionally. Final admission is subject to successfully passing the secondary school leaving examination. Proof of completed secondary education (a certified copy of the school leaving certificate) must be submitted within ten days after passing the examination, but no later than the enrolment date. 

All international applicants must have a command of the Slovak language at level B1 before the start of their studies (except for applicants from the Czech Republic). 

International applicants and applicants who have studied abroad must, if admitted, submit a decision on the recognition of their education obtained abroad no later than enrolment (September 2026).

If a higher education institution issues educational documents after the enrolment date (later than September), we do not recommend applying, or we recommend applying in the following academic year.

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2. When to submit applications for the additional admission procedure for Bachelor's studies

In the period from 19 March 2026 to 18 May 2026, an applicant for Bachelor's studies at AFAD completes and submits the electronic application.

The application must then be printed, signed, and sent by post together with the required attachments no later than 19 May 2026.

3. Important dates of the admission procedure

  • application submission period from 19 March 2026 to 18 May 2026
  • application fee payment by 18 May 2026
  • sending the application and attachments by post by 19 May 2026
  • submission of home assignments – first round of the admission procedure by 28 May 2026 at 14:00

    Round 1 – 2–4 June 2026

  • the admissions committee will meet and assess the home assignments submitted by 28 May 2026 via https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/
  • 12 June 2026 – applicants who advance to Round 2 will receive notification and instructions for the second round

    Round 2 – 23–24 June 2026

  • held in person over two days: applicants work on assigned tasks during both days

4. How to apply for Bachelor's studies

Step 1:

  • The electronic application form is available on the AFAD website
  • The applicant fills in the application form
  • The applicant submits the application form

Step 2:

The applicant prints, signs, and sends the application by post no later than 19 May 2026 together with the following attachments to the address below:

  • a signed CV
  • a certified copy of the secondary school leaving certificate
  • if the applicant is in their final year, the printed application must be confirmed by their school (list of subjects and grades), or a copy of the latest school report must be attached
  • proof of payment of the application fee
  • recognition (nostrification) of a foreign education document issued by the Regional School Authority (in the case of education completed abroad in a country without a mutual recognition agreement). More information: minedu.sk, minv.sk
  • a statutory declaration of medical fitness signed by the applicant:

    Declaration of medical fitness
    I, the undersigned ...
    born ...
    residing at ...

    hereby declare that my health condition is good and that I do not suffer from any illnesses that could negatively affect contact with chemical or biological substances used in the educational process.

    In ... on ...

    Signature ...

Address for sending the application and attachments

Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Study Department,
Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18,
814 37 Bratislava

Step 3:

26 May 2026 12:00 – 28 May 2026 14:00

  • the applicant uploads a digital version of their home assignments – portfolio according to the requirements of individual study programmes via ulozisko.vsvu.sk
  • login details and instructions will be sent by email to the address provided in the application no later than 26 May 2026 at 12:00.

5. Fee

  • amount: 50 €
  • must be paid by bank transfer no later than May 18, 2026
  • applicants from Ukraine are exempt from paying the admission interview fee.

Payment details for domestic transfer:

  • Account number: IBAN: SK42 8180 0000 0070 0007 2516
  • SWIFT: SPSRSKBAXXX
  • Variable symbol: 648 003
  • Specific symbol: a six-digit number starting with 26 followed by a four-digit number consisting of the application registration number, which must be padded with zeros at the beginning.
  • Example: if the application number is 456, the SS will be 260456
  • Additional information: applicant’s surname

Payment details for international transfer:

  • Account holder: Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, 814 37 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
  • Bank: State Treasury, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
  • SWIFT: SPSRSKBAXXX
  • IBAN: SK42 8180 0000 0070 0007 2516
  • Payment purpose: variable symbol 648 003
  • Specific symbol: a six-digit number starting with 26 followed by a four-digit number consisting of the application registration number, which must be padded with zeros at the beginning.
  • Example: if the application number is 456, the SS will be 260456
  • Additional information: applicant’s surname

6. Admission Procedure

May 26, 2026, 12:00 – May 28, 2026, 14:00

  • the applicant uploads a digital version of their home assignments – portfolio according to the requirements via ulozisko.vsvu.sk;
  • access credentials and instructions will be sent to the applicant’s email address (provided in the application) no later than May 26, 2026, by 12:00.

June 2 – 4, 2026 – 1st round

  • the admissions committee evaluates the submitted portfolio

June 23 – 24, 2026 – 2nd round

  • held in person and lasts two days

The Academy sets additional admission requirements for individual study programmes to ensure that applicants with the necessary abilities and prerequisites are selected. These conditions must allow the selection of candidates who demonstrate the highest level of talent, skills, and knowledge.

Admissions Committee

The tasks and parts of the entrance exam are evaluated by at least a five-member admissions committee appointed by the rector. Members are university teachers with artistic-pedagogical titles (professor, associate professor, or assistant professor).

Each task is graded on a six-point scale (0–5 points).

To advance to the second round, at least 50% of the maximum score must be achieved (in some cases 45%). Applicants who advance will be notified.

Results of the first round will be published within 30 days, and selected applicants will receive an invitation to the second round.

University Admissions Committee

This committee reviews and verifies the results and ranking of applicants and may adjust them by majority vote.

The final decision on admission is made by the rector, and applicants will be informed within 30 days after the process ends.

Decision on Admission / Non-Admission

Applicants who are not admitted may submit a request for review within 8 days of receiving the decision. Only procedural aspects are reviewed, not the quality of the work.

7. Programme Requirements

Architectural Design

  • Portfolio + architectural self-portrait required.
  • Both tasks must be clearly distinguishable and are evaluated separately.

1/2 Portfolio – broad artistic range

  • still life, exteriors, busts, painting, photography, sculpture, design, graphics…
  • must include authorship and whether work was created independently or under supervision

1/2 Portfolio – architecture-focused work

  • sketches from observation – interior, exterior, object
  • analytical drawings (structure, materials, construction)
  • designs of architectural objects (plans, sections, perspectives, models, 3D work)

ARCHITRÉT – Architectural Self-Portrait

  • create your interpretation of architecture as a portrait (or vice versa)
  • include an essay explaining your concept

Important: Do not use AI. The work must be original.

Submission format:

  • one PDF file (max 10 MB)
  • file name: name_surname_architecture

2nd round:

  • design tasks, drawing, modeling, conceptual work
  • interview including discussion of portfolio
  • questions on art history, literature, and culture

Materials required for the entrance exam

  • drawing board A2, drawing tools (pencils, charcoal, red chalk, etc.), tools for making models – cutter, scissors, glue, triangle/ruler
  • note: materials for graphic and spatial tasks (paper, cardboard, etc.) will be provided to applicants during the exam

Literature

  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 1 – 10. Bratislava, 1982 – 1986.
  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 11 – 12. Bratislava, 2002.
  • Gombrich, H. E.: The Story of Art. Bratislava, 2000.
  • Frampton, K.: Modern Architecture. Prague: Academia, 2004.
  • Gossel, P., Leuthauserova, G.: Architecture of the 20th Century. Taschen, 2003.
  • Haas, F.: Architecture of the 20th Century. Prague: SPN, 1985.
  • Hollingsworth, M.: Architecture of the 20th Century. Bratislava: Columbus, 1993.
  • Kusý, M.: Architecture in Slovakia 1918 – 1945. Bratislava: Pallas, 1971.
  • Kusý, M.: Architecture in Slovakia 1945 – 1975. Bratislava: Pallas, 1976.
  • Moravčíková, H., Dulla, M.: Architecture in Slovakia in the 20th Century. Bratislava: Slovart, 2003.
  • Rusinová, Z. (ed.): History of Slovak Fine Art – 20th Century. Bratislava, 2000.
  • Tichá, J. (Ed.): Architecture in the Information Age. Zlatý řez, 2006.
  • Tichá, J. (Ed.): Architecture at the Threshold of the Information Age. Zlatý řez, 2001.
  • Koolhaas, R.: Delirious New York. Prague: Arbor Vitae, 2007.
  • Yearbook of Slovak Architecture 2014/2015, 2016/2017, 2017/2018. Slovart.
  • Mitášová M., Ševčík J., Czech and Slovak Architecture 1971 – 2011, Academy of Fine Arts, 2013
  • Švácha R., Tichá J., Sršňová M., Euro-American Architectural Thinking 1936–2011, Zlatý řez, 2019

journals

  • Architekt (CZ), ERA21 (CZ), Arch, Architecture and Urbanism, Projekt, or AD (UK), Domus (IT)

web

  • archinfo, dezeen, divisare, afasia

Consultations – Architectural Design

Intermedia (specialization Sculpture)

  • In the electronic VŠVU application, enter the name of the program as "Intermedia," and then select INTb.21S: Intermedia (specialization Sculpture).

Portfolio – requirements for home assignments:

  • records of creative thinking – sketchbooks, notes, diaries, essays, poems, photographs, etc.
  • self-portrait
  • – spatial assemblage (a work created by combining various objects and materials, a three-dimensional version of collage) – free technique and material, including the option of classical clay head modeling (photo documentation in PDF portfolio, see below)
  • possibility to submit works in 3D modeling using various computer programs (as screenshots in the PDF portfolio, see below, or as a short animated file in H.264 or Windows Media format, max. resolution HD 1080p 25fps or less – playable on standard computers)
  • creative, free original works (e.g. small sculptures, model situations, land art interventions in nature or public space)
  • drawing, e.g. portrait, self-portrait, half figure, full figure, preparatory drawings; may include school works (7 works or more)
  • motivation letter

Submission format:

  • Digital version of home assignments – portfolio together with the motivation letter must be uploaded after submitting the electronic application between 26 May 2026, 12:00 and 28 May 2026, 14:00 via https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/; login details and instructions will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application no later than 26 May 2026, 12:00. The portfolio and motivation letter must be in a single PDF file up to 10 MB + optional 3D animation files (H.264 or Windows Media, max. HD 1080p 25fps). Max size 350 MB. File name: name_surname_program Sculpture. Individual works must be labeled.
  • Original version – applicants advancing to round 2 must bring a printed A4 portfolio along with original drawings (not digital copies).

Specification of tasks during entrance exams:

Round 1

  • Remote, without applicant participation.
  • Evaluation of all portfolio components listed in requirements. Each committee member evaluates on an eleven-point scale (0–10 points).

Round 2

  • In person with applicants advancing from round 1. The second round lasts two days.
  • 1. self-portrait – free technique and material, including clay modeling
  • 2. spatial assemblage – free technique and material
  • 3. creative assignment (drawing + modeled relief)
  • 4. object made from cardboard
  • 5. free composition by subtracting from a plaster cube
  • Each committee member evaluates each task on a six-point scale (0–5 points); full-day tasks are evaluated on an eleven-point scale (0–10 points).
  • interview with the applicant, including discussion of portfolio and general knowledge (history, literature, art history, contemporary art and cultural awareness)
  • Applicants from abroad may take the interview in English, but if admitted, studies continue in Slovak (minimum level B1 required).

Materials required for the entrance exam:

  • spatulas, pencils, charcoal, red chalk, loops, pliers, knife, saw, rasp, flat chisel, hammer, mallet, sandpaper, colored papers, various materials (cardboard, cork, textile, wood pieces, polystyrene, etc.)

Literature

  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 1 – 10. Bratislava, 1982 – 1986.
  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 11 – 12. Bratislava, 2002.
  • Gombrich, H. E.: The Story of Art. Bratislava, 2000.
  • Rusinová, Z. (ed.): History of Slovak Fine Art – 20th Century. Bratislava, 2000.
  • The following recommended reading list is for inspiration; it is not necessary to study everything:
  • Publications
  • CHATELET, Albert: World History of Art. Prague: Ottovo nakladatelství, 2004.
  • František Novosád: In the Mirror of Culture. Iris 2016.
  • Nicholas Mirzoeff: How to See the World. Artmap 2019.
  • Gibson, W.: Neuromancer
  • Liu Cixin: The Three-Body Problem
  • FOSTER, Hal et al.: Art Since 1900. Prague: Slovart, 2007.
  • LUCIE-SMITH, Edward: Art Today. Prague: Slovart, 1996.

Art magazines

  • Profil, Jazdec, Flash Art Czech and Slovak Edition, Kapitál
  • Online platforms and databases

Consultations – Sculpture

Applied Arts (specialization – metal, jewelry and glass)

  • No prior training or special practice is required to apply.

Portfolio requirements

  • The portfolio should include school and independent works.

Recommended portfolio content:

  • drawing of portrait, bust (1:1) or figure (1:1 or sketches) from a live model
  • still life drawing
  • cityscape, landscape, natural forms
  • drawings of hands, body parts, or head
  • color studies or still lifes from a live model
  • color compositions
  • photo documentation of works (e.g. modeled portrait, busts, material realizations)
  • designs of own projects – sketches, technical drawings of objects for the chosen specialization
  • diaries and personal drawings recommended
  • recommended total approx. 25 works

CV and motivation letter

  • These are mandatory parts of the portfolio and are not evaluated separately.

Submission format:

  • Digital portfolio, CV and motivation letter must be uploaded via https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/ between 26 May 2026 and 28 May 2026. One PDF file up to 10 MB labeled: name_surname_program Applied Arts. Works must be labeled.
  • Original portfolio must be brought to round 2.

Entrance exam tasks:

Round 1

  • Remote evaluation of portfolio (0–10 points).

Round 2

  • In person, two days.
  • Four creative assignments testing artistic thinking and skills.
  • Evaluation: 0–5 points per task.
  • Interview with applicant.

Interview – all specializations

  • Discussion of portfolio and general cultural/art knowledge.
  • Foreign applicants may interview in English but study continues in Slovak (minimum B1).

Materials required for the entrance exam

Glass

  • pencil, charcoal, eraser, watercolors, scissors, cutter, colored papers, glue, tape, rulers, modeling tools, etc.

Jewelry

  • pencils, charcoal, red chalk, colored pencils, scissors, cutter, quick-drying glue, tape, string, rulers, compass, watercolors, containers, brushes, loops and modeling tools

Recommended literature

  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 1 – 10. Bratislava, 1982 – 1986.
  • Pijoan, J.: History of Art 11 – 12. Bratislava, 2002.
  • Gombrich, H. E.: The Story of Art. Bratislava, 2000.
  • Rusinová, Z. (ed.): History of Slovak Fine Art – 20th Century. Bratislava, 2000.
  • Křížová, Alena: Jewelry from Antiquity to the Present. Prague, 2015.
  • Křížová, Alena: Transformations of Czech Jewelry at the End of the 20th Century. Prague, 2002.
  • Rada, Pravoslav: Ceramic Techniques. Prague, 1989.
  • orientation in professional periodicals on contemporary art, architecture, applied arts and design (e.g. Designum, Remeslo Umenie Dizajn, etc.)

Recommended websites:

  • www.klimt02.net
  • https://artjewelryforum.org/
  • https://www.ceramicsnow.org/

Consultations are recommended. Successful consultations do not guarantee admission.

Consultations – Applied Arts