Admission Office

Applications are invited any time for registration in the Professional Diplomas. However, it is advisable to apply two months before than starting classes to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in before classes depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the academy Main Office as quite frequently. Application forms are available through the College office or you may apply directly using our online application form.

Deadline for undergraduate and graduate degrees for fall semester is first June, and winter semester is 15th October , for spring semester 15th December and Summer semester 15th April.

International Applicants

The International Student Admissions/Services Department helps and guides international students with any questions or concerns they may have. The advisors assist each student with the application and admissions process, student visa and immigration procedures, academic advising and class registration. Every semester, the department hosts an international student orientation to help new students get acquainted with the International Academy of Art. Students may enroll in art and design classes while taking Russian classes at the same time.

Applying to Academy of Art University

• Click here to apply online now, or
• Apply by mail:
  1. An application form:
     • Download Application Form (PDF)
  2. Fill out the application and mail it in with the $500 fee for application and visa invitation letter (online with credit cards and Bank transfer is available): International Admissions
     Apt 73 - Building 32/34 - Kirochnaya Street
     Saint Petersburg
     Russia
     191123
  3. Please contact the International Admissions if you have any questions:
     • Phone: +7 - 903 - 0972043(Russian) / +7 - 905 - 2715569 (English)
     • Email: int-office@mai-spb.ru
     • Fax: +7 - 812 - 2732710

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