Elite Art Schools Around the World!
There are lots of different elite art schools around the world. I am here to share what some of these elite art schools are and to help prepare your team if they are wanting to go to one of these very popular and elite art schools. Learn more about these elite art schools below!
Elite Art Schools
Elite Art Schools in North America
Parsons School of Design at The New School - New York City, USA
Famous for its fashion design program, Parsons also offers top-tier programs in various fields of art and design.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) - Providence, USA
One of the oldest and most prestigious art schools in the U.S., RISD is renowned for its rigorous programs across various art and design disciplines.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Chicago, USA
SAIC offers a wide range of programs in fine arts and is known for its interdisciplinary approach to art education.
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) - Valencia, USA
Founded by Walt Disney, CalArts is known for its programs in animation, visual arts, and performing arts.
Pratt Institute - New York City, USA
Known for its programs in architecture, design, and fine arts, Pratt provides a comprehensive art education.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - Savannah, USA
Offers a wide range of programs in art and design, with campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, and Lacoste, France.
You can learn more about the most popular art schools in Canada and the U.S. by clicking here!
York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design - Toronto, Canada
Offers interdisciplinary programs in visual arts, design, film, theatre, and digital media.
University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Art History, Visual Art & Theory - Vancouver, Canada
Offers programs in visual arts, art history, and theory, known for its research-oriented approach.
Sheridan College Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design - Oakville, Canada
Renowned for its animation programs, Sheridan also offers programs in visual arts, design, and theatre.
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University - Halifax, Canada
Offers comprehensive programs in fine arts, media arts, and design, known for its strong emphasis on creative and critical practice.
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) - Calgary, Canada
Provides diverse programs in visual arts, craft, and design, with a focus on studio-based education and research.
Concordia University Faculty of Fine Arts - Montreal, Canada
Known for its extensive range of programs in fine arts, including studio arts, cinema, design, and art history.
Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) - Toronto, Canada
Canada’s largest and oldest institution dedicated to art and design education, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Vancouver, Canada
Renowned for its programs in visual arts, media arts, and design, emphasizing interdisciplinary and innovative approaches.
Elite Art Schools in Australia
National Art School (NAS) - Sydney, Australia
One of the oldest and most prestigious art schools in Australia, NAS offers programs in fine arts with a strong emphasis on studio practice.
Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) - Melbourne, Australia
Part of the University of Melbourne, VCA offers comprehensive programs in fine arts, visual arts, film and television, music, and dance.
Queensland College of Art (QCA) - Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
Known for its diverse programs in visual arts, design, photography, and contemporary Australian Indigenous art.
Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) - University of Sydney, Australia
Offers programs in contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photo-media, and digital art.
ANU School of Art & Design - Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Provides a wide range of programs in visual arts, design, and art history, known for its interdisciplinary approach.
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Art & Design - Sydney, Australia
Known for its innovative programs in art, design, and media arts, with a strong focus on research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Elite Art Schools in Europe
Florence Academy of Art - Florence, Italy
Specializes in classical art training, focusing on traditional drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques.
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) - Glasgow, Scotland
Known for its strong emphasis on fine arts, design, and architecture, GSA has a reputation for producing innovative and influential artists.
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna - Vienna, Austria
One of the oldest art schools in Europe, offering rigorous programs in fine arts and architecture.
Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) - Berlin, Germany
One of the largest and most diversified art schools in Europe, offering programs in fine arts, architecture, media, and design.
École des Beaux-Arts - Paris, France
One of the most prestigious and oldest art schools in France, known for its classical approach to art education.
Royal College of Art (RCA) - London, UK
Known for its postgraduate programs in art and design, RCA is consistently ranked as one of the top art schools in the world.
Elite Art Schools in Asia
Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Design (PolyU Design) - Hong Kong, China
A leading design school in Asia, known for its innovative programs in design and applied arts.
Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) - Tokyo, Japan
Japan's premier art school, offering comprehensive programs in fine arts, music, and film.
China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) - Beijing, China
One of the most respected art institutions in China, CAFA is known for its rigorous programs in fine arts, design, and architecture.
National University of Singapore (NUS) - NUS College of Design and Engineering, Division of Industrial Design - Singapore
NUS is one of Asia's top universities, and its Division of Industrial Design is renowned for excellence in design education.
Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) - Seoul, South Korea
A prestigious institution offering comprehensive programs in visual arts, music, dance, drama, and film.
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