Arte grafice — Graphic arts

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

Master's Degree (Ciclul II, master de profesionalizare)Romanian90 ECTS18 monthsOn CampusFull-time

The Arte grafice — Graphic arts programme at Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (Facultatea Arte Plastice, Decorative și Design (FAPDD)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, master de profesionalizare) program delivered in Romanian over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters per study plan approved by AMTAP Senate decision, proces-verbal nr. 8 din 03.07.2020: Year I two semesters + Year II first semester) (90 ECTS). This Master programme covers traditional printmaking (etching, lithography, relief), digital graphic media, typography, and visual publication design. Students combine technical print craftsmanship with contemporary visual experimentation. Graduates work as graphic artists, printmaking specialists, and visual arts educators.

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 (Semester I of academic year 2026-2027 starts 01.09 per study-plan academic calendar)
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 creative exam per Senate-approved FAPDD requirements ('Cerințele FAPDD 2026'). 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 are exempt from the exam (Senate decision 24.06.2026). 2 state-funded places in 2026-2027 ('Arte grafice'). Portfolio of own works required for admission (FAPDD audition requirements).

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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