University of Art and design Linz

University of Art and Design Linz was established in 1947 as the Art School of the City of Linz or the 'Kunstschule' and later in 1988 was transferred into a university. One amongst the four universities in Linz, Upper Austria, as per the Universities Organisation Act of 2002, this university is constituted as a corporation under public law and thus is autonomous. Also known as the University of Arts, Linz has degree programs in art studies, arts and technical studies, cultural studies, inter-university studies, media design, space design, and other programs for teachers and Ph.D. students. The university is a center for top-level research experience, artistic-scientific projects, and the development of cross-sectional skills. It ranks as one of the top five universities in national ranking and has a dedicated library for students. The academic year is based on a two-semesters per year system and has provisions for online learning for students. Comprising around 2500+ students, this small educational institution has 350+ academic faculties and specialists to understand respective fields with the best practical knowledge. The university also organizes international student exchange programs for both students and teachers. For admission to the University of Art and Design Linz, applicants will have to sit for university examinations. The estimated tuition fee for international students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees is approximately 1,000 USD per year. The estimated tuition fee for students from Austria seeking bachelor's and master's degrees is about 1,000 USD per year. The average cost of living for students in the University of Arts and Design varies between 700 to 1400 USD per month.