Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) is a leading educational art institution in Central Europe.

The university is divided into three independent faculties, each specialised in its own artistic endeavour: theatre (DAMU), film and TV (FAMU) and music and dance (HAMU). Each faculty offers accredited study programmes in English as well as short-term individual internships, exchange programmes, specialized courses and opportunities to study abroad.

Students seek to refine their specific abilities under the tutelage of active professionals of Europe’s cultural and intellectual scene, top ranking filmmakers, theatre dramaturges and stage performers, musical virtuosos and master dancers with the emphasis on a uniquely individual approach. The highest standards of artistic education are reflected in the frequent prestigious awards achieved at domestic and international festivals and events.

All three faculties are located in the heart of Prague’s historical centre. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions with great connection with the rest of Europe. In addition to this, the capital of the Czech Republic is one of the best student destinations and has also been ranked high on the list of 100 safest cities in the world!

Contact us:

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU)

Malostranské náměstí 259/12
118 00 Praha 1

Czech Republic
Email: info@amu.cz Website: www.amu.cz/en FB , Instagram, Vimeo

THEATRE FACULTY (DAMU)

DAMU is a modern art school focused on the education of artistic personalities who are able to combine knowledge of theatrical procedures and styles with the courage to venture for creative experiment. DAMU offers studies in all fields of theatre production: acting, directing, dramaturgy, scenography, theory and criticism, theatre production, authorial work and drama education, both in the field of dramatic theatre and in the field of devised and object theatre.

PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Authorial Acting (BA Programme)

Authorial Acting (MA Programme)

Arts Management (MA Programme)

Directing of Devised and Object Theatre (MA Programme)

Stage Design (MA Programme)

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 3 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: August

Entrance exams: different for each programme

MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 2 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: January – March

Entrance exams: different for each programme

More information about admission procedures

CONTACT US

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague – Theatre Faculty

Karlova 26, 166 65 Praha 1, Czech Republic

INTERNATIONAL relations department

Marie Pejřimovská

email: marie.pejrimovska@damu.cz

phone: +420 234 244 218

website: www.damu.cz/en

FILM AND TV SCHOOL (FAMU)

FAMU is one of the leading film schools in Europe and the cradle of many of the most acclaimed Czech filmmakers. Its students’ films are recognised with dozens of awards at film festivals around the world every year. FAMU’s study programmes combine both practical and theoretical approaches, thanks to which students acquire a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge needed to work in all professions of film, television, photography and new media.

PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

PHOTOGRAPHY (BA Programme)

PHOTOGRAPHY (MA Programme)

CINEMA AND DIGITAL MEDIA (MA Programme)

CINEMATOGRAPHY (MA Programme)

MONTAGE (MA Programme)

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH:

ONE YEAR COURSE-ACADEMY PREPARATION PROGRAMME

The APP offers one year of intensive filmmaking or photography training along with a variety of academic disciplines combined with a professional mentorship. The programme also is also well suited for students wishing to acquire sufficient preparation for master’s degree studies in any particular disciplines.

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 3 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: March

Entrance exams: different for each programme

MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 2 or 3 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: January-March

Entrance exams: different for each programme

More information about admission procedures

CONTACT US

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague – Film and TV School

Smetanovo nábřeží 2, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic

INTERNATIONAL relations department

Cinematography:

email: petra.kobylakova@famu.cz

adela.kalna@famu.cz

more info: https://www.famucinematographydpt.com/en/how-to-apply/

Phone: + 420 234 244 324

Photography:

email: stepanka.simlova@famu.cz

more info: https://foto.amu.cz/en/admissions/

phone: Tel: +420 234 244 317

Cinema and Digital Media-Directing – CDM:

email: cdm@famu.cz

more info: https://www.famu.cz/en/departments/famu-international-fi/master-studies/directing/

phone: +420 234 244 345

Montage:

email: montage@famu.cz

more info: https://www.famu.cz/en/departments-and-programs/famu-international-fi/master-studies/montage/

MUSIC AND DANCE FACULTY (HAMU)

HAMU explores the boundaries of musical and dance experience with a wide range of study programmes both in Czech and English. The campus is located in the heart of Prague’s historical centre and spreads throughout the fascinating buildings of the Lichtenstein and Hartig Palaces including several music halls, an open-air stage, a club stage, a research facility and a recording studio. Graduates perform successfully as soloists on prominent Czech and world stages, and find employment not only as independent professionals but also in orchestras, theatres and educational institutions around the world.

PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Dance Pedagogy (BA Programme)

Cello (MA Programme)

Choreology (MA Programme)

Composition (MA Programme)

Dance Pedagogy (MA Programme)

Double Bass (MA Programme)

Guitar (MA Programme)

Harp (MA Programme)

Jazz Studies (MA Programme)

Violin (Ma Programme)

Viola (MA Programme)

Composition (PhD Programme)

SHORT-TERM INTERSHIPS (NON-DEGREE PROGRAMME)

Short-term internships at HAMU are available in both Czech and English for as short a time as one semester. This particular type of study does offer a student status without providing ECTS credits and includes 2 lessons per week of the main subject with one of the renowned teachers of HAMU.

The interns can be part of selected seminars, are provided with a student card which lets them use all of the AMU facilities such as libraries, practice rooms etc. Moreover the studets of speciffic study fields that require piano accompaniment can use 1 hour a week with a professional piano accompanist based on availability.

More https://www.hamu.cz/en/studies/short-term-internships/

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 3 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: November

Entrance exams: January

MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Language: English

Duration of study: 2 academic years

(start in October, finish in June)

Application deadlines: March