National Academy of Art (NAA)
National Academy of Art (NAA) is a public institution in Sofia, Bulgaria, accredited by National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Primary language: Bulgarian. AlmiStudy lists 2 canonical subject areas, all verified against National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999).
- Country
- Bulgaria (BG)
- City
- Sofia
- Control
- public
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Accreditation
- National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- National Academy of Art (NAA) Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://www.nha.bg/en/
Subjects offered
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Fine Arts · Painting · Sculpture · Graphic Design · Industrial Design · Restoration · Art History · Fashion Design
Founded in 1896 as the State Drawing School (one of Sofia University's contemporaneous institutions), becoming the National Academy of Art in 1995. Bulgaria's oldest and principal fine arts academy. Approximately 1,200 students. Particular strength in restoration and conservation (Orthodox Christian icon tradition) alongside contemporary fine arts.
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