About the program
Bachelor
Degree
English
Language of instructions
3 years
Years of study
Full-time
Study mode
October 1, 2025
Studies commence
Poland, Poznan
Location
The curriculum enables students to get acquainted with different ideological and methodological approaches to the field of study and inspires individual creative activity. The studies are based on solid workshop practice and theoretical reflection in the context of contemporary culture and tradition It enables the acquisition of unique artistic competence in the broadly understood painting and prepare for independent creative work on the basis of classical and modern technologies of painting. Professionalism is combined with knowledge of social and market conditions of artistic work. All artistic and theoretical courses are taught based on original curricula. The teaching staff ot the Faculty of Painting and Drawing are active artists, cultural animators, art critics and theorists. The Faculty cooperates with many universities, research and exhibition institutions in Poland and abroad. Our students and graduates take part in prestigious exhibitions and competitions and have won many awards and distinctions. The Faculty is planning to open: Laboratory of Mapping and Street Art – its main task will be to familiarize students with the possibilities offered by new technologies. Laboratory of Art Book – an extension to the curriculum of Painting Techniques Studio, Textile and Fiber Studio and newly opened Comics Studio.The aim is to deepen knowledge about paper conservation technology. Comics Studio – the studio will operate on the base of exchange of comics artists. Students will acquire skills in using modern media and drawing tools. Classes will be open for students of UAP and secondary schools students (in order to familiarize them with the offer of the Faculty of Painting and Drawing). Types of courses: Painting is a full-time degree programme. A separate study programme has been prepared for each study level. BA students acquire knowledge in the field of art history, with particular emphasis on painting and contemporary culture. They learn the basics of painting, develop artistic awareness and social competences. They prepare for independent creative work with the use of classic and modern painting techniques and learn to combine their work with knowledge of its social and market conditions. Students are equipped with basic research skills – they learn to formulate and analyze research problems, to select proper research methods and tools and to develop and present results of their research. Graduate of BA studies: may work as an artist (free profession) that has well-developed painting and drawing competences or as an animator of culture in institutions managing cultural resources. As a result of the Bologna Process, graduates may also enroll for MA studies at their home university, as well as at other art and non-artistic universities in Poland and abroad. The graduates also have general knowledge of financial, marketing and legal aspects of the profession of artist.
Required documents for admission
When applying for admission to Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan in Poland you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.
- Online Application form
- Medical Certificate
- TOEFL Certificate
- Photographs
- Proof of fee payment
- Passport
- Research proposal outline (MA, PhD)
- Student visa
- Application fee
- Declaration for financial support
- Letters of reccomendation (MA, PhD)
- Motivation Letter
- Health and Life Insurance
- IELTS Certificate
- Family Details
- Supervisor Agreement Form (PhD)
Contacts
Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan
Al. Marcinkowskiego 29
Poznan
60-967
Poland
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