Accademia di Belle Arti Udine

The Academy of Fine Arts of Udine “GB Tiepolo” is the largest private School of Art and Design in North-Eastern Italy.

In ABAUD, the student is paramount, and faces contemporary themes with a design-oriented approach that recreates the way of working of a professional studio. Through the experience of our professors and the teaching of soft skills, the programs in Interior and Product Design, Graphics and Communication Design, Painting, Photography and Illustration, prepare our students for their future work in the creative field.
The Academy also hosts MITA, the most renowned Artistic Tattoo School in Italy, held by top-level tattoo artists and professors.

ABAUD is a synthesis of training and talent, the meeting point between knowledge and aspirations to generate the professionalism that will make a difference in the world of Arts and Design.

NEW! English programs starting from Sept. 2025

• Personalized Orientation Sessions: One-on-one or group meetings to answer questions about academic programs, admission requirements, and career opportunities.

• Application Support: Clear guidance on the required documents for the application process and how to submit them correctly.

• Personalized Follow-Up: Sending informational materials and offering online or in-person meetings, including Open Days (next 22.03.2025), as opportunities for further exploration of specific topics.

BA programs:

• GRAPHIC DESIGN (IT-EN)

• INTERIOR DESIGN (IT-EN)

• PAINTING and VISUAL ARTS (IT-EN)

  • Painting

  • Photography

  • Illustration and Comics

MA Programs:

• COMMUNICATION DESIGN (IT)

  • Art Direction

  • Advertising

VOCATIONAL PROGRAM:

• MITA – International School of Artistic Tattooing (IT-EN)

• ADMISSION TEST (IT-EN)

  • Motivational interview

  • Portfolio evaluation

• ABA TRIAL (IT)

  • workshop held during our Open Days (next 22.03.2025)

• BA Programs: 3 years

• MA Programs: 2 years

• MITA – International School of Artistic Tattooing: 3 years

• BA Programs

  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Graphic Design

  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Interior and Product Design

  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Painting and Visual Arts

  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Painting and Visual Arts – Specialization in Photography and Visual Arts

  • Bachelor of Art Degree in Painting and Visual Arts – Specialization in Illustration and Comics

• MA Programs

  • Master of Art Degree in Communication Design

• Vocational Program

  • Certificate of Professional Competence in Artistic Tattooing