Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance

The education offered by AFAM Institutes is divided into 3 phases in line with the QF for the EHEA - Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area.

First level academic diploma

Applicants have to take an admission exam. The course lasts 3 years and requires students to obtain 180 CFA (ECTS). It aims to provide a satisfactory level of knowledge of artistic methods and techniques, together with specific subject-related and professional expertise.

Second level academic diploma

Applicants have to take an admissions exam to make sure they are sufficiently prepared to follow the course. The course lasts 2 years and requires students to obtain 120 CFA (ECTS). It aims to provide students with an advanced level of education in artistic methods and techniques and a high level of professional expertise.

Academic diploma course for training research

A second level academic diploma or another qualification from abroad is required for admission. It lasts for at least three years; it does not give credits and aims to provide the necessary expertise for planning and carrying out high-level research.

Other courses

Specialized academic diploma courses: these provide a high level of professional expertise for specific fields.

Postgraduate or Master`s Diploma courses: these provide in-depth courses for certain sectors, professional upgrading and continuing education and they include at least 60 CFA (ECTS).