Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste)

Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste) is a public institution in Vienna, Austria, accredited by Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF); Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Primary language: German. AlmiStudy lists 3 canonical subject areas, all verified against Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF); Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process).

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Country
Austria (AT)
City
Vienna
Control
public
Language
German
Accreditation
Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF); Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Source
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
Website
https://www.akbild.ac.at/en

Subjects offered

Show all 8 listed subjects (raw)

Fine Arts · Painting · Sculpture · Graphic Arts · Architecture · Conservation/Restoration · Art Theory · Art Education

Founded in 1692 as a private academy by court painter Peter Strudel, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna received imperial recognition in 1725 and is one of the oldest art academies in Central Europe. Approximately 1,500 students. The current main building (Schillerplatz, 1872-1877) by Theophil Hansen houses the famous Gemäldegalerie (Paintings Gallery) — home to Hieronymus Bosch's 'Last Judgement' triptych and other masterpieces. Historic faculty include Egon Schiele as a student. Notable historical footnote: Adolf Hitler was REJECTED for admission to the painting class in 1907 and 1908 — a documented rejection often noted in Austrian historical memory as an example of art schools maintaining standards. Today the Academy is internationally respected for fine art, conservation, and critical art theory.

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Yes — Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste) is accredited by Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF); Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria); European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process), last verified 2026-05-16. You can check it yourself on the public registry we link.
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