Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
International Students
18%
Global Ranking
#4885
Acceptance Rate
15%
Tuition
Varies by program
About Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Founded on 27 October 1945 by Decree No. 127 of President Edvard Beneš, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) has grown into the largest and most prestigious arts school in the Czech Republic. It comprises three distinct faculties: the Film and TV School (FAMU), located in Lažanský Palace; the Theatre Faculty (DAMU), in Kokořovský Palace; and the Music and Dance Faculty (HAMU), in Lichtenštejnský and Hartigovský Palaces — all in the historic centre of Prague. AMU offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programmes in Czech and English, blending rigorous artistic education with academic and artistic research. Its approximately 1,500 students benefit from exceptional facilities including professional film and TV studios, concert halls, theatres (DISK and Inspirace), rehearsal rooms, and a centrally located residence hall. AMU maintains over 200 Erasmus+ partnerships and extensive bilateral agreements worldwide. It is celebrated globally, with FAMU frequently ranking among the world's top film schools.
Institution profile
- Short name
- AMU
- Founded
- 1945
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Selectivity
- highly selective
- Research university
- Yes
- Global ranking
- #4885
- National ranking
- #26
- Ranking year
- 2025
- Visa support
- Available
Should you apply?
Key signals to help you make a confident decision.
Highly competitive
Only 15% are accepted
Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
Proof of English proficiency is mandatory for non-native speakers applying to English-taught programs. Exact score requirements vary by faculty.
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Language req.
- Proof of English proficiency is mandatory for non-native speakers applying to English-taught programs. Exact score requirements vary by faculty.
- Application deadlines
- Varies by faculty; typically January to March
Academics
- Total students
- 1,500
- Language
- Czech
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
See individual programs for official fees and student categories.
About
The largest and most prestigious art university in the Czech Republic, specialising in film, theatre, music, and dance.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- klara.banotova@amu.cz+420 234 244 567
- General contact
- info@amu.cz+420 234 244 135
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.