Area of Studies

art and design

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www.umcs.pl/en/graphic-arts-at-umcs,33965.htm

Department

Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Faculty of Fine Arts

Tuition and Other Fees

Application fee: PLN 150

Tuition fee:
1st year € 3200
2nd year € 3000 

An Early Bird Discount of 150 euros is offered for the one-time payment for the first year of studies made by 30.06.2026!

Application Deadline(s)

Registration is open within the admission period (April - September) and until all the available vacancies are filled.

Course Description

Course Profile

Master’s degree studies in graphic arts are dedicated to undergraduates or graduates of all artistic faculties, for example Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Art Education etc. Our practical courses are based on study of traditional graphic techniques, painting and drawing as well as the newest digital technologies and multimedia solutions.

Specialities:

• Printmaking
• Graphic Design

Graphic design course units are conducted in a workshop format with use of Adobe applications. There are: Digital Picture Editing, Web Design, Multimedia, Illustration, Advertising Photography. During four semesters students have the possibility to learn different techniques of Printmaking: Intaglio (etching, aquatint, soft ground, drypoint), Relief Printing (linocut), Silkscreen and Experimental Printmaking.

The artistic master’s diploma is realized in Printmaking Speciality or Graphic Design Speciality. Diploma is a set of works in a chosen technique, presented in a diploma exhibition.

Our staff is gathered from the most experienced university teachers, recognized artists and scholars. The Institute of Fine Arts welcomes international students and values cultural diversity. All courses are taught in English. All graduates achieve Master of Fine Arts Degree.

Detailed information about programme: Here

Education Requirements

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international students 
2. The programme is offered on a tuition-fee paying basis to candidates holding a bachelor's degree or any other equivalent degree, which entitles them to undertake the Master’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued. Documents must be appended with a legalisation or apostille.
3. Submission of an artistic portfolio to the UMCS Admissions Office. The portfolio should consist of documentation of the latest projects and artworks.  Selected artworks should present your artistic skill in different techniques e.g.: graphic design projects, drawings, printmaking, paintings, other techniques. The Faculty Commission determines whether the specific content of the undergraduate degree and portfolio meets the admission requirements of the Master's programme.
4. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents, including the NAWA individual recognition statement and English certificate (more information in Application Documents tab).
5. Registration is open within the admission period (April - September) and until all the available vacancies are filled.
6. The required registration fee payment is PLN 150. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.

Selected artworks should present your artistic skill in different techniques e.g.:

• graphic design projects
• drawings
• printmaking
• paintings
• other techniques. 

Contact

Admission enquiries

Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl 

Phone: +48 519 464 828 (English speaking candidates only, 9.00-15.00 CET, WhatsApp)

Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus

Email: asp@umcs.pl

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