Assoc. Prof. MFA Assoc. Prof. Marcel Benčík, ArtD.
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Vice-Rector for International Cooperation
- Head of studio
- Phone
- +421 2 5942 8505, kl. 405
- bencik(a)vsvu.sk
Exchange Mobility/Freemovers
Mobility – the exchange stay at AFAD is offered for the duration of one or two semesters. For students visiting within the framework of the program Erasmus+ , Bilateral Agreement, Ceepus or Freemover, the study is free of charge. However, students may be asked to cover specific expenses associated with extra costs of administration procedures and support materials. A list of all currently valid inter-university agreements can be found on the web site in the AFAD.
Name of Institution in English:
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (AFAD)
Address:
Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, 814 37 Bratislava, Slovakia
Erasmus Code:
SK BRATISL04
OID:
E10144953
Number of students in 2024/2025:
- Bachelor 414
- Master 198
- Doctoral 79
Vice-Rector for International Cooperation:
Institutional Coordinator:
M.Sc. Zuzana Wallnerová
- Position
- Institutional Coordinator
- wallnerova(a)vsvu.sk
Erasmus+ Coordinators
Lenka Leváková
- Position
- Erasmus+ Coordinator
- Phone
- +421 2 5942 8535, kl. 435
M.Sc. Natália Šovčíková
- Position
- Erasmus+ Coordinator
- sovcikova(a)vsvu.sk
Departments available for Exchange Students:
- Architecture
- Photography and New Media
- Printmaking and Other Media
- Intermedia
- Painting
- Design (Experimental Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Transport Design)
- Digital Arts
- Conservation and Restoration
- Sculpture, Object, Installation
- Textiles (Fashion Design, Fibre Art, Textile Design)
- Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery)
- Visual Communication
AFAD is not structured into faculties, but directly into twelve Departments and a Division of Drawing. This organization structure enables the Academy to be a flexible and open educational institution and to create interdisciplinary educational environment.
Language of Education:
Slovak/English (English proficiency level required at B1)
Application + Nomination Deadlines:
- Autumn Semester: 31/5 (from September to February)
- Spring Semester: 15/11 (from February to June)
How to apply:
After being nominated by your institution, please send to international@vsvu.sk following documents:
- Application Form
- Electronic portfolio (pdf/ppt)
- Proof of knowledge of English language (min B1 level. It may be issued by your home institution if they have sufficient knowledge about your language level.)
Student useful info:
You can find practical informations for students HERE
* AFAD can accept only a limited number of exchange students to guarantee individual approach. The selection is based on quality of student`s portfolio.
Standard study:
If you are interested in studying at AFAD in standard study, please check section Standard Study