History
For nearly 90 years, artists and designers have called Academy of Art University their home. Founded in San Francisco and family owned since 1929, it is the largest private art and design university in the nation.
Education
Academy of Art University prepares aspiring professionals in the fields of design, communication, and the arts by delivering excellent undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate and portfolio programs.
Career
Your career in art and design awaits and our Career Services team is here to support your professional journey. We work with executives, recruiters, creative leaders, and alumni nationwide to cultivate meaningful affiliations that foster connections to a dynamic professional network.
Distance Learning Courses
Arts, Design & Architecture (18)
- B.A. Architectural Design
- M.A. Art History
- B.A. Art History
- MFA Costume Design
- BFA Costume Design
- Associate Degree Fashion Marketing
- Associate Degree Fashion Merchandising
- Associate Degree Fashion Styling
- BFA Graphic Design
- MFA Illustration
- Associate Degree Landscape Architecture
Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
- BFA Costume Design
- MFA Costume Design
- M.A. Fashion Journalism
- Associate Degree Fashion Product Development
- Associate Degree Fashion Styling
Business & Management (10)
- Associate Degree Fashion Marketing
- Associate Degree Fashion Merchandising
- Associate Degree Fashion Product Development
Education & Training (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Humanities (1)
- M.A. Fashion Journalism
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.A. Fashion Journalism
Social Sciences (1)
Student services
Get help with travel, visa and immigration, employment eligibility, and maintaining F-1 status at the International Student Office. Visa and immigration regulations are constantly changing, so we encourage international students to visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website as well as our website for updates. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and abiding by the guidelines imposed by their immigration status.
Housing services
Our residence hall communities seek to provide spaces that offer a welcoming, inclusive, and safe living environment. Staff members are committed to offering courteous, professional and efficient service by providing opportunities to prepare residents for success both on campus and as global citizens.
- The Commodore
- Howard Brodie Women's Residence Hall
- Ansel Adams
- Clara Gil Stephens
- Coco Chanel
- Frank Lloyd Wright Hall
- Mary Cassatt Residence Hall
- The Star
- Edgar Degas Apartments
- Fritz Lang Apartments
- Half Moon Lofts
- Johannes Vermeer Apartments
- John Singer Sargent Apartments
- Leonardo da Vinci Apartments
- International House
ICT services
Academy of Art University offers its students access to world-class equipment including, cameras, lighting equipment, photography, studio spaces, green-screen rooms, and telecine studios.
Medical services
At the Academy of Art University we take pride in giving our students the best care possible. Stay happy and healthy with these student health resources.
All F1 students registered in 6 or more credits at the Academy of Art University will be automatically enrolled in the Anthem Student Health Insurance Plan. The plan covers office visits, medical, accident and hospital expenses.
Campus life
Our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco sits at the center of California’s most dynamic cultural, artistic, and technological resources. There is inspiration at every turn. Simply put, it is an extraordinary place to be a college student.
Sports facilities
We are the only higher arts education institution in the U.S. to have an NCAA athletics program—14 varsity athletics teams that represent Academy of Art University in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports.
Student clubs
- American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
- Black Student Union
- Chinese Students Association
- Christian Student Fellowship
- Comic Book Club
- Drama Club
- Drawaholics Anonymous Crew
- Fine Arts Online Club
- Gaming at Academy of Art University
- Improv Club
- Indian Student Association
- Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS)
- Jewelry & Metal Arts Club
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Academy of Art University is accredited in CIDA, CTC, NAAB, NASAD, WSCUC.
