Welcome to Winter semester 2026/27
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 2026
Continuing student registrations: 7 September until 31 October 2026
Christmas holiday: 21 December 2026 until 5 January 2027
Open Days (Rundgang) 2027: 21 January until 24 January 2027
End of the Winter semester: 28 February 2027
Semester holiday: 1 February until 28 February 2027
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-2026
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
Orientation Days–
Welcome Meeting for first year students with Q&A session, We 30.9.2026, –, Conference Room
Semester Welcome Rectorate, Mo 5.10.2026, 16 h, Courtyard at Schillerplatz