Academy of Fine Arts Vienna·Kunst- und Kulturpädagogik
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA)
Das Masterstudium Kunst und Bildung vertieft die Inhalte des Bachelorstudiums und führt die Studierenden zu einer vollständigen Lehrbefähigung. Der Fokus liegt auf der Verbindung von theoretischen Erkenntnissen und künstlerischer Praxis. Absolventen sind in der Lage, komplexe Lehr- und Lernprozesse zu gestalten und kritisch zu reflektieren.
The program focuses on the intersection of artistic, educational, and theoretical practices within the fields of visual arts and design. Students engage with contemporary issues in art and education, exploring the relationship between art, design, and societal changes such as globalization and gender politics.
The degree comprises a combination of two teaching subjects, organized in a 3-year Bachelor's program followed by a 2-year Master's program. Students will complete modules in artistic pedagogy, theoretical foundations, and practical studies, alongside a thesis component and a significant internship phase.
Graduates acquire interdisciplinary competencies essential for teaching, as well as skills applicable in art mediation, cultural studies, and design. They gain a profound understanding of artistic practices and the ability to critically reflect on and engage with current societal challenges within educational contexts.
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
Founded in 1692, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is one of Europe's oldest art academies, focused on fine arts, scenography, conservation, and architecture.
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