Detailed introduction of the University of Arts of Poznan:

Introduction

The Poznan University of Arts is a public art university with a long history and a good reputation in Poland. It is located in Poznan in the central and western part of Poland. It is the only art school in Poland that has obtained university status so far. It is also one of the three major national art schools in Poland and ranks 36th among art universities in the world.

Overview

Student size: In the 2022/2023 academic year, the total number of students is nearly 17,000, including 1,600 foreign students. In the same year, 7,000 freshmen were enrolled and 700 foreigners began to study.

Number of faculty and staff: about 0.25 thousand people.

History

Establishment time: 1919.

Development process: In 1919, the project of the School of Decorative Arts in Poznan was approved and officially opened on November 1 of that year, just before Poland's independence. Although the school has changed its name many times since then, it has always been committed to art education. In 1938, the school became a center of higher education, but the outbreak of World War II hindered its further development. After the war, the school continued to grow and develop, and in 1996 it obtained the status of an academy of fine arts, and in 2010 it became an art university.

School Strength

Faculty: There are many outstanding artists and designers as teachers. They not only have profound professional knowledge, but also have rich practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching achievements: Cultivated a large number of outstanding artistic talents, such as children's writer and illustrator Małgorzata Musierowicz, singer and interior designer Urszula Sipińska etc., who have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields.

International Cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with many universities in Europe, America and Asia, actively participated in cultural heritage development projects funded by the European Union, held international art and design workshops and conferences, and provided students with broad opportunities for international exchanges and cooperation.

Nature of the institution

Public art university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' creativity and practical ability, emphasize the interdisciplinary integration of art and design, encourage students to actively explore different art forms and expressions in the learning process, cultivate students' critical thinking and innovative spirit, and enable students to adapt to the ever-changing art market and social needs.

Key disciplines and departments

Departments: There are several teaching units including the Department of Animation and Multimedia, the Department of Architectural Design, the Department of Interior Design and Scene Design, the Department of Graphic Art and Visual Communication, the Department of Painting, the Department of Sculpture, the Department of Photography, the Department of Interior Stage Design, etc., covering multiple professional directions in the field of art and design.

Key disciplines: Fine arts, design, multimedia art and other majors have a high reputation and influence in Poland and even internationally. Among them, the teaching and research results of painting, sculpture, graphic design, interior design, animation and other majors are particularly outstanding, providing students with comprehensive and in-depth professional learning and research opportunities.

Ranking

In the world Ranked 7912th among 14,131 universities, 1776th among 2785 universities in Europe, 77th among 127 universities in Poland, and 6th among 8 universities in Poznan.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition: Fine Arts 12,000 PLN/year, Music 10,000 PLN/year.

Master’s tuition: Fine Arts 14,000 PLN/year, Music 12,000 PLN/year.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school has advanced teaching facilities and a complete artistic creation environment, including various professional studios, laboratories, exhibition spaces, etc., such as the 2016 The new teaching building put into use in 2017 is equipped with student workspace, TV and film studio, paint workshop, printing factory and exhibition space in the lobby, providing students with good learning and practice conditions.

Campus activities: The school often holds various art exhibitions, lectures, workshops and other activities, and invites well-known artists and scholars from home and abroad to exchange ideas with the school, enriching students' campus cultural life and broadening their artistic horizons.

Dormitory: The student dormitory of Poznan University of Technology provides accommodation for students of Poznan University of Arts. The room types include double rooms and triple rooms. The monthly cost per person is between 420 zlotys and 480 zlotys, depending on the number of people in the room.