Welcome to Winter semester 2025/26
As the new semester, which begins on October 1, draws closer, we have put together some important information about the start of the semester. Below you will find a compact overview of dates, links and contacts related to studying.
We wish all new and returning students, teachers and staff a successful, exciting winter semester at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna!
Important dates
Semester begin: 1 October 2025
Continuing student registrations: 1 September until 31 October 2025
Christmas holiday: 20 December 2020 until 5 January 2026
Open Days (Rundgang) 2026: 22 January until 25 January 2026
End of the Winter semester: 28 February 2026
Semester holiday: 2 February until 28 February 2026
Important links
FAQs for the beginning of your studies
https://www.akbild.ac.at/en/studies/general-study-information/faqs/beginning-of-studies
Admission and tution fees/student union fee
https://www.akbild.ac.at/en/studies/general-study-information/admission/online-admission-to-study-in-winter-semster-2024
Course catalogue
https://www.akbild.ac.at/en/studies/general-study-information/course-catalogue
Student Welcome Center
https://www.akbild.ac.at/en/studies/student-welcome-center
Important contacts
Student Welcome Center, Accessible Studies
c.fasching@akbild.ac.at
studentwelcome@akbild.ac.at
Registrar's Office
studienabteilung@akbild.ac.at
ZID - IT department
support@akbild.ac.at
International Office
international@akbild.ac.at
ÖH - Students' Union
oeh@akbild.ac.at
https://www.oehakbild.info/
Info events for new students
A...nfangen – Infoveranstaltung für BA-Lehramts-Studien GK & KB, Mi 3.9.2025, 10 h
Semester Welcome Rectorate, Mon 6.10.2024, 16 h, Courtyard
More dates and the program of the Orientation Days tba!