The Akademie der Bildenden Künste Wien offers a variety of courses, ranging from painting and sculpture to photography and video, performance and conceptual art, as well as architecture, scenography and restoration.

As a university, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna attaches great importance to a research-driven teaching programme. The academy aims to redefine artistic production processes in a changed, globalised society.
The Academy encourages students to gather international experience in the course of their studies and supports them in their efforts.

The Art & Photography department is part of the Fine Art Department. It is directed by Matthias Herrmann (m.herrmann@akbild.ac.at). More info on the program can be found on a separate website . Information for international students on living and studying in Austria is available from two different sources which are listed here . The academy offers German language courses as well. Aspiring student can register for their entrance examinations online.

The photography department is situated in the Studio Building at Lehárgasse 6-8 in Vienna.

The academy website lists a number of (stimulation) prizes for art, fashion and architecture.