Arta picturii contemporane — Contemporary Painting Art

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts · Chisinau, Moldova

Master's Degree (Mașter în arte plastice — master de profesionalizare, per study plan)Romanian90 ECTS18 monthsOn CampusFull-time

The Arta picturii contemporane — Contemporary Painting Art programme at Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (Facultatea Arte Plastice, Decorative și Design (FAPDD)) is a Master's Degree (Mașter în arte plastice — master de profesionalizare, per study plan) program delivered in Romanian over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters per study-plan academic calendar: Year I two semesters + Year II first semester; study plan approved by Senate 03.07.2020) (90 ECTS). This programme offers advanced studio practice in fine art painting, exploring contemporary artistic concepts, visual composition, material techniques, and exhibition practice. Students develop an individual artistic vision and produce a cohesive body of work. Graduates pursue careers as professional artists, art educators, and studio specialists.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,500/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€1,500/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-08-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-08-01
Duration
18 months
ECTS credits
90
Language
Romanian
Study format
On Campus
Starts
1 September 2026 (autumn start of academic year 2026-2027; study-plan calendar begins Semester I in September)
Intake
Single annual autumn intake; one admission campaign with basic session and (if places remain) supplementary session

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Study plan states 'Limba de instruire: Limba română' (Romanian). Admission exam taken in Romanian (Regulament art. 16); foreign citizens and alolingvi must prove Romanian-language knowledge through study documents/certificates (art. 19). No CEFR level or English-taught track officially published.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent recognized per HG 330/2023 Annex 3 (art. 25); Lisbon-state diplomas equivalated by AMTAP (art. 33), non-Lisbon via MEC (art. 34); foreign citizens residing abroad enrolled only on fee-paying places (art. 35). Admission includes speciality exam (creative/aptitude test) per Senate-approved FAPDD requirements ('Cerințele FAPDD 2026' on regulation page). Competition formula FAPDD Ciclul II (all specialities): MC = 0.5×PC (speciality exam) + 0.3×MG (diploma average) + 0.2×MEL (licence-exam average). AMTAP 2025-2026 bachelor graduates of the same programme exempt from the exam (Senate 24.06.2026). 2 state-funded places in 2026-2027.

Required documents

Application form for the admission competition (Senate-approved model); study certificate (diploma) in ORIGINAL with annex; 4 photos 3x4 cm; CV; portfolio of own works (for visual-arts candidates per FAPDD audition requirements); personal data sheet (fișa personală — completed when submitting originals); 3 copies of identity card (passport) with permanent-residence visa stamp; payment receipt of the 200 MDL admission fee. Online dossiers via eadmitere.gov.md; originals delivered in person per calendar.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-08-01

Non-EU students

2026-08-01

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Moldova, over 1.5 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU€2,250—needs the fee

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