We provide a higher education in the sphere of fine art with an emphasis on the liberal arts, architecture and the restoration of paintings and sculptures, to selected students in the hope that the time they spend at AVU will see them develop artistic and human qualities and find a fulfilling place in the modern world after graduating. We place an emphasis on creativity, systematic research and other artistic activities. An integral part of our teaching involves theoretical reflection, which should help students to be not only creators but discerning recipients of artworks, capable of both giving and receiving feedback. As an important cultural institution, AVU has traditionally participated in the formation and development of culture and society. Through their artistic practice and skills, its graduates will influence the world around them, deepen the self-reflection and self-awareness of society, and thus make an important contribution to improving the quality of life for all.

We want to be an active and critically thinking educational institution. Our aim is constantly to improve and react to the dynamically changing environment in such a way that our graduates are fully qualified for employment and that we remain ranked among the top international art schools. It is to this end that we adapt the forms of study of artistic practice, theory and other spheres in the humanities.

An important aspect of AVU’s mission is the development of creative freedom, mutual respect and personal and collective responsibility to other people and planet Earth.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are open to all who contribute to our diversity.

We promote transparent and effective principles in the management of the school’s operations. These principles are based not only on a knowledge of legal standards and regulations, but also on ethical and ecological principles.

AVU mission

For more information see our Strategic Plan 2021+