FAQ

How many students are there at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

The Academy welcomes 500 enrolled students each year.

How many teachers are there at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

More than 120 teachers work with the enrolled students at the academy.

Where is the school located in Brussels?

The Royal Academy of Fine Arts is very centrally located in Brussels. It is a 5-minute walk from the Grand Place and a 7-minute walk from the Central Station. It is also close to many museums and art centers.

Is there an exhibition gallery at the school?

The school has several exhibition spaces, including the DAM Gallery and the ArBAquarium. The school is organized around a cloister on the ground floor and the first floor. These spaces allow students to display their work during presentation events.

How many workshops are there at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

The school has nineteen workshops dedicated to the various programs and three technical workshops (digital, printing, prototype) accessible to all students.
For more information, visit the dedicated workshops page and the resources page of the school.

What language is spoken at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

Each year, the school welcomes Belgian students and those from all over the world. At the Academy, we primarily speak French, but also English. Some theoretical courses are in French, while others are in English.

Where do the students studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts come from?

Every year, the school welcomes Belgian students as well as students from over 40 different countries around the world.

Are there any Erasmus students at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

Every year, the school welcomes students enrolled in the Erasmus program.
Students enrolled at the Academy can also take part in an Erasmus exchange program at one of our partner schools, in the 3rd year of a Bachelor's degree or in the 1st year of a Master's degree. For further information, please visit the page International.

Are there conferences, exhibitions and events at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts?

Visit the school's calendar to follow all the events organized by the Academy: conferences, meetings, workshops, exhibitions... in or extra-muros.

How can I get to know the school better?

Every year, the school organizes Open Days, an opportunity to discover our Academy, our courses, our teachers and our facilities. It's also a chance to ask specific questions of the administration, teaching staff and enrolled students.