Current Dates

Author: Christina Fasching (Red)

Here you get information on the most important dates for study information and admission examinations at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Open Days 2026 "Akademie-Rundgang"

From Thursday, 22nd January to Sunday, 25th January 2026, the annual open days event "Akademie-Rundgang" takes place at all locations of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Institutes and departments open their studio doors and studios, performances, discussions and educational programs are offered. Some departments also offer student advice during these days.

The exact program will be published at the beginning of January.

Opening: 22.1., 16 h at the Aula at Schillerplatz.

All Information about the Parcours 2025:

Locations, Opening Hours, Tours

Admission Examination for Study Programs at the Academy

Online registration for the study year 2026/27 will begin again in mid-January 2026, step by step for all study programs.

You can find an overview of the exact dates on the following page:

Link to all information and dates on the Academy website

Further information on the the admission examinations of all programs

Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio reviews are offered by the Institute of Art and Architecture and the Institute for Art Education in good time before the entrance examinations.

The Institute of Fine Arts does not offer portfolio consultations.

BeSt education fair in Vienna

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna will be represented with a stand at the BeSt education fair at Messe Wien (underground U2 Messe-Prater) from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. Students will provide information about applications and study opportunities at the Academy.

The fair is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free!