Entrance exam preparation for VŠVU and FAD STU. Observational drawing, composition and home portfolio (16+).
- Price
- €25 / lesson · €80 / month · €288 / 4 months
- When
- Mon & Tue 17:00–19:00 · Wed & Thu 19:00–21:00 · Sat 12:30–14:30
- Group
- 16+, max. 8 people
- Applications
- VŠVU by 24 Nov, FAD STU by 30 Nov 2026
- Trial lesson
- free
- Where
- Radlinského 27, Bratislava
- Languages
- SK · EN · UA · RU
Applications: VŠVU by 24 Nov 2026, FAD STU by 30 Nov 2026.
ARTIZO prepares students aged 16+ for the entrance exams at VŠVU (Academy of Fine Arts and Design) and FAD STU (Faculty of Architecture and Design) in groups of at most 8 with artist Alina Koroleva, at our art studio at Radlinského 27 in Bratislava. A 2-hour lesson costs €25, a monthly subscription is €80 and a 4-month subscription is €288, with all materials included.
2027/2028 admissions schedule
We take these dates from the universities' websites and re-verify them before each season. What the university publishes is always final.
VŠVU — Bachelor's programme
| 2 Oct – 24 Nov 2026 | online application, €50 fee |
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| 7–14 Dec 2026 | portfolio and home assignments upload |
| 22 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 | Round 1, remote assessment |
| 2–3 Feb or 9–10 Feb 2027 | Round 2 in person at the school |
VŠVU: in Round 1 the committee remotely assesses your portfolio and home assignments; Round 2 at the school consists of practical tasks, an interview and a knowledge test.
FAD STU — Bachelor's programme
| 1 Oct – 30 Nov 2026 | application, €50 fee |
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| 8–30 Jan 2027 | entrance talent exam |
FAD STU: entrance talent exam in January — drawing from life, spatial composition and a general cultural awareness test. The exact brief is published by the faculty.
Source: vsvu.sk and fad.stuba.sk, verified 14 Oct 2026. ARTIZO is not affiliated with either institution. vsvu.sk · fad.stuba.sk
How we prepare
Drawing from life
Still life, plaster head, proportions and perspective — every week from real models, with feedback right at your easel.
Composition
2D and 3D composition exercises, so you don't freeze in front of a blank sheet at the exam.
Portfolio
Together we select the pieces that show what you can do, fill in any gaps and prepare everything for upload or submission.
One-to-one consultations
When you need extra time on your portfolio, we can arrange a one-to-one consultation outside the group: 60 minutes for €30.
16+ group prices
Single lesson
€25
2 hours, materials included
Monthly subscription
€80
4 lessons a month
Best value
4-month subscription
€288
16 lessons · €72 a month · €18 per lesson
The same price as in all our studio groups.
Good to know
- Pay by card online or by bank transfer against an invoice, always at the start of the period.
- You can make up a missed lesson on another date if you let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Later cancellations are charged in full.
- Subscriptions do not auto-renew: before the period ends, we check whether you'd like to continue and only then send the next invoice.
Who it's for
For students aged 16+ applying to VŠVU or FAD STU — even if you've only just decided. If you're aged 12–15 and aiming for ŠUP (Secondary School of Applied Arts), your preparation runs in the 12–15 group on artizokids.sk.
If you're under 18, a parent submits and signs your studio enrolment.
ŠUP entrance prep for ages 12–15How to start
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Step 1: Write to us
Tell us which school and programme you're applying to and what's already in your portfolio. Use the form or send a WhatsApp message.
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Step 2: Trial lesson
Join the group, let Alina review your work and see what to focus on. Your trial lesson is free.
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Step 3: Regular classes right up to the exam
Once a week in the group, with extra consultations as needed. We keep your work at the studio so you can see your progress.
Prepared by Alina Koroleva
Alina Koroleva is an artist and teacher from a family of visual artists. She teaches classical drawing — still life, plaster head, proportions and perspective — every week, and builds a clear plan with each applicant right up to exam day: what to draw, what to add to the portfolio and when to finish it. We don't promise admission; we promise readiness.
About Alina and the studioFrequently asked questions
Do you guarantee admission?
No — no one can guarantee admission. We help you prepare thoroughly: draw regularly from life, put together a strong portfolio and walk into the exam with a confident hand.
Will I have enough time if I start now?
It depends on what you already have. VŠVU portfolios are uploaded on 7–14 December, and the FAD STU exam is in January. At your trial lesson, Alina will tell you what to focus on in the time remaining.
Is the preparation one-to-one?
We work in a group of at most 8 people, so Alina has time for everyone. You can also book extra one-to-one portfolio consultations.
Do you prepare students for other universities too?
Yes. The foundation is the same — life drawing, composition and portfolio — so you can also prepare with us for other art and architecture schools in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. We'll go through your school's brief together at the trial lesson.
I'm 17. Can I sign up on my own?
For students under 18, a parent submits the studio enrolment. Message us together with your parent and we'll arrange everything.
What language are the classes taught in?
In Slovak, English, Ukrainian and Russian. Since the exam is in Slovak, we'll also practise the key Slovak art terms with you.
What if I miss a lesson?
Let us know at least 24 hours in advance and you can make up the lesson on another date. Later cancellations are charged in full.
Drawing without exams
Adults can also build solid drawing foundations in our Academic Drawing course.
Tell us where you're applying
We reply within 24 hours. Prefer to call? Ring +421 951 589 817.
- AddressRadlinského 27, 811 07 Bratislava
- The studio is inside Hotel Saffron, on the first floor (lift available). Reception will point you our way.
- Blumentál tram and bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. Parking: first 15 minutes free, then €1 per hour.
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