Admissions
Information for prospective students: admission requirements, enrolment procedures, annual tuition fees, and scholarships.
Steps to enrol in the first year
Until 31 December 2025, you can submit a pre-enrolment application.
Complete your enrolment to finalise registration at Trentino Art Academy.
Admission Requirements
Students who hold, or are in the process of obtaining:
A Upper Secondary School Diploma;
Or another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as valid under current legislation and international agreements, are eligible to apply.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis based on the chronological order of application submission.
Pre-enrolment Procedure
Required documents
The following documents must be sent by email to info@trentinoartacademy.it:
Completed pre-enrolment form (to be requested from the admissions office by email at info@trentinoartacademy.it or by calling +39 0461 1636339)
Privacy notice under Article 13 of EU Regulation 679/16 (attached to the pre-enrolment form)
Valid identity document
Receipt of payment of the pre-enrolment fee
Payment
The pre-enrolment fee is €250.00.
The fee is non-refundable in the event that the student does not proceed with final enrollment. However, it is refunded if the applicant is not admitted due to lack of available places.
IBAN: IT11 B058 5601 8010 8357 1347 514
Account holder: Trentino Art Academy Soc. Coop.
Payment reference: Pre-enrolment fee and student file opening
Deadline – Academic Year 2026/2027
Pre-enrolment is open from 15 September 2025 to 31 December 2025. At any time, pre-enrolment can be converted into full enrolment.
Enrolment Procedure
Required documents
Documents must be sent to the registered office of Trentino Art Academy (Trento, Via Brennero No. 316 – Top Center Tower A/South):
Application for enrolment addressed to the Director of the Academy, including the applicant’s full personal details. Forms can be requested from the admissions office (email: info@trentinoartacademy.it or phone: +39 0461 1636339)
Valid identity document
Privacy notice under Article 13 of EU Regulation 679/16 (attached to the enrolment form)
1 passport photo
Receipt of payment of the enrolment fee
Payment
The enrolment fee is €600.00, or €350.00 if the pre-enrolment fee has already been paid.
IBAN: IT11 B058 5601 8010 8357 1347 1347 514 Account holder: Trentino Art Academy Soc. Coop. Payment reference: Student enrolment fee
Deadline – Academic Year 2026/2027
Until 1 September 2026, or until all available places for each academic programme are filled.
The Director may evaluate and accept applications submitted after this deadline and consider late admission after the start of the academic year.
Course Period – Academic Year 2026/2027
From September/October 2026 to June 2027.
Guidance and Orientation
Not sure which programme to choose? Book a meeting with us—we will answer all your questions.
Annual Tuition Fee
Payment Methods
Payment is made via bank transfer to the account held by Trentino Art Academy Soc. Coop.
IBAN: IT11 B058 5601 8010 8357 1347 514
Provincial Tax for the Right to Education (TDS)
Students who have not applied for scholarships must pay €150.00 no later than 30 November 2026, in order to comply with the Provincial Tax for the Right to Education (TDS).
Payment Method
Payment is made via PagoPA by accessing mypay.provincia.tn.it, selecting the institution “Opera Universitaria di Trento”, and then choosing “TAX FOR THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION” under the “Other types of payment” section.
Scholarships
Students who meet specific requirements may apply for a scholarship.
Attached is the call for applications for scholarships and student accommodation, as well as for exemption from the tuition and university fees for 2025/2026, including application procedures and deadlines.
Course Attendance
Academic Year 2026/2027
Classes will begin in September/October 2026 and end in June 2027.
Internships and placements
The curriculum for all programmes includes internships and placements in companies, professional studios, research centres, and institutions affiliated with Trentino Art Academy.
Transfers from another Academy or University
It is possible to transfer to Trentino Art Academy from other higher education institutions, including foreign institutions, within the limit of the number of places available for the requested programme.
Students applying for transfer from other Academies must hold the required qualification for admission to the chosen programme.
Application procedure
Applicants must send a transfer request addressed to the Director by 31 December of each academic year.
The following documents must be attached:
Academic transcript of completed studies, including examinations passed and credits (CFA) obtained
For non-state institutions: a detailed syllabus for each subject taken, issued by the governing bodies, including the number of teaching hours