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Our School has many years of experience in education, operating in the market for over 30 years. We are one of the first private institutions of this type in Central and Eastern Europe. We emphasize modern and practical teaching in an international environment, also offering our program in English. Our goal is to develop passions, acquire artistic and technological skills, and build a network of professional contacts.

At our School, there are no entrance exams or age restrictions. What’s most important to us is your passion and willingness to grow. To join, all you have to do is enroll.

The course of study lasts 2.5 years, which includes 5 semesters. We offer two modes of study:

• Full-time: classes are held from Monday to Friday (20-25 hours per week).
• Part-time: classes are held on selected weekends (2 sessions per month, 16-20 hours per session). The academic year runs from October to June, with a three-month summer break after each year.

The curriculum is focused on practice and developing creative independence. It covers a wide range of subjects, from clothing design (womenswear, menswear, accessories), through art and illustration, to technology, sewing, and garment construction. We also teach the use of graphic design software, styling, fashion photography, and the fundamentals of business and brand building. Students have access to professional workshops and the opportunity to collaborate with media and companies from the industry.

After completing your studies, you will receive a diploma with a professional title (in this case, Fashion Designer) and a professional portfolio of your completed projects. Our graduates successfully develop their own brands or work as designers, stylists, illustrators, or costume designers, both domestically and abroad. The school prepares you to enter the fashion market, teaching not only design but also collaboration with the industry, media, and influencers.

How much is the tuition fee at SAPU? The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic year is:

• Full-time mode: 760 PLN per month (from October to June),
• PART-TIME/WEEKEND MODE: 760 PLN per month (from October to June). During the summer break between the I–II and II–III years, a fee of 300 PLN per month applies. The registration fee is 500 PLN and is payable by bank transfer to the school’s account (non-refundable fee).

SAPU students have free access to the sewing workshop and computer lab, including outside of class hours.

They participate in four semester shows and present their diploma collections during Cracow Fashion Week – one of the most important fashion events in Poland.

The top student receives a scholarship in the form of a tuition waiver for the final semester of study.

SAPU graduates work in Poland and internationally as designers, pattern makers, stylists, illustrators, and fashion marketing specialists. Many start their own brands or work for renowned companies such as Reserved, Mohito, Bytom, Solar, MISBHV, and Ryłko.

SAPU students and graduates have interned with John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, collaborated with Balenciaga, and presented their collections in Paris, Milan, and New York.

Yes. SAPU also runs the International School of Fashion Design—an English-language program for international students and those planning an international career (full-time).

Yes. Studying at SAPU allows international students to apply for an educational visa in Poland.

No, SAPU is a post-secondary school, not a university. Studying at SAPU does not lead to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students receive a diploma with the title Fashion Designer and can obtain ISIC cards, which provide discounts in Poland and abroad. The school does not issue student ID cards.

The SPOT School of Acting accepts people up to the age of 30; candidates over this age are required to have a qualifying interview with the school’s management. Both high school graduates and university graduates are accepted. Age is not a limitation – what is key is genuine passion, commitment, and readiness to work.

Classes in the full-time program are held from Monday to Friday. At the end of each month, students receive the schedule for the following month. Students are informed in advance of any changes through the student platform, for which each student receives an individual login and password at the beginning of the school year.

Classes can start as early as 8:00 AM and end as late as 9:00 PM. There are 28 lesson hours scheduled per week, which may be distributed differently on various days of the week (e.g., 6 hours on Monday, 5 hours on Tuesday). If there is a day off during the week, the number of class hours on the remaining days may be increased. The schedule is adapted to the availability of the lecturers, who are active actors and theater directors.

Classes in the part-time program are held on Saturdays and Sundays, every two weeks. In some cases, the break between sessions may be three weeks, for example, due to weekends that include public holidays; however, this does not affect the total number of sessions during the school year. Classes can start as early as 8:00 AM and finish around 9:00 PM.

To be admitted to the SPOT Acting School, you must download the application documents available in the Recruitment tab, and then fill out the application form, the declaration, and the questionnaire. Remember to indicate your chosen mode of study (full-time or part-time) and to sign all documents.

The complete set of documents must include: proof of payment of the 500 PLN registration fee, a high school graduation certificate, a copy of your ID card, a current medical certificate, and four ID photos. You can submit the recruitment documents in person or send them by registered mail to the school’s office.

Recruitment continues until the limit of places is reached – there is no specific deadline for submitting applications. We kindly remind you that admission to the SPOT Acting School is guaranteed upon payment of the registration fee. Candidates who pay the fee first have priority for admission, so it is recommended to submit all required documents promptly.

There is no entrance exam for the Acting School. When accepting candidates, we are guided primarily by their motivation to work, genuine passion, and commitment. These are key traits for achieving success in the acting profession. During the first year of studies, students gain knowledge of the curriculum subjects as well as skills in coping with stress and gaining stage presence. Thanks to a comprehensive approach to learning, after two years of education, graduates become actors who are thoroughly prepared to practice their profession.

After graduating from the Acting School, our graduates are readily employed in theaters, film productions, TV series, radio, cabarets, etc. To keep up with their successes, visit the SPOT Facebook page.

The tuition fee for both the full-time and part-time programs from September to June is 750 PLN per month. During the break between the first and second year, in July and August, a fee of 300 PLN per month applies. Additionally, at the end of the second year, a diploma fee is charged.

For recruitment purposes, only a high school completion certificate is required.

The student record book and the detailed class schedule are given to students at the beginning of the school year. Beforehand, in the case of the part-time program, students receive the schedule of sessions and information regarding the organization of the academic year by email.

Yes. Studying at the SPOT Acting School allows students to apply for a visa, and the school accepts students from all over the world.

Yes. The best student receives a scholarship in the form of a tuition waiver for the final semester.

No, SPOT is a post-secondary school, not a university. Studying at the SPOT Acting School does not lead to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students receive a diploma with the title Actor and Actor of Music Theatre, and they may obtain ISIC cards that offer discounts in Poland and abroad. The school does not issue student ID cards.

No. There are no entrance exams or age limits for the School of Creative Photography. We teach from the basics, so we welcome both beginners and those who want to develop their existing photography experience. Admission is based on the order of applications and payment of the registration fee.

The program at SKF lasts 2 years (4 semesters). Graduates receive a diploma with the title ‘Artysta Fotografik’ (Photographic Artist). The school is registered with the Art Education Centre (Centrum Edukacji Artystycznej) at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

No, SKF is a post-secondary school (college of further education), not a higher education institution. The program does not end with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students receive a diploma with the title ‘Artysta Fotografik’ (Photographic Artist) and are eligible for international ISIC cards, which provide student discounts in Poland and worldwide. The school does not issue standard student ID cards.

SKF offers two modes of study in Polish: full-time and part-time/weekend mode.

• In full-time mode, classes are held from Monday to Friday, averaging approx. 20 lesson hours per week.
• In part-time mode, studies take place two weekends a month, with 16–18 lesson hours per session. Classes begin in October and are held in professional photography and computer studios at the school’s headquarters.

To become a student at the School of Creative Photography, you must fill out the online application available in the Recruitment tab on the KSA website, and then pay the registration fee of 500 PLN by bank transfer to the school’s account. The registration fee is a non-refundable payment that guarantees a place at the School. In the transfer title, you must provide: the student’s full name, the program (School of Creative Photography), and the mode (full-time or part-time mode).

After making the payment, you must mail or deliver in person a complete set of documents, along with the confirmation of payment, to the Registrar’s Office (Dział Nauczania). The recruitment process is finalized only after all documents and the fee have been submitted. The number of places is limited.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic year is:

• Full-time mode: 730 PLN per month (from October to June),
• Part-time/Weekend mode: 730 PLN per month (from October to June). During the summer break (July–September, between the 1st and 2nd year), a fee of 300 PLN per month applies. The registration fee is 500 PLN (non-refundable).

Studying at the School of Creative Photography combines professional preparation, artistic freedom, and modern technologies. There are no entrance exams, and classes are taught from the basics, allowing anyone to start their education regardless of prior experience. Students have free access to modern photography studios and computer labs, including outside of class hours, and can also purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud package with a special student discount.

The school also offers internship opportunities during Cracow Fashion Week, fashion shows, acting and choreography performances, and through collaborations with various cultural institutions. Participants take part in open-air photography workshops and collaborate with models from the Reklamex Agency. Additionally, a scholarship is awarded annually to the best student in the form of a tuition waiver for the final semester of study.

SKF graduates work as fashion photographers, photojournalists, freelancers, photo editors, photo shoot producers, camera operators, and visual artists. Many of them run their own businesses or collaborate with advertising agencies, fashion magazines, and cultural institutions in Poland and abroad (including London, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Kraków).

Some graduates continue their education at art and film schools, including the Academy of Fine Arts (ASP) in Kraków and Katowice, the Łódź Film School, the University of Arts in Poznań, or the New York Film Academy.

Yes. SKF also runs the “School of Creative Photography” – an English-language program in an international group.

Yes. Studying at the School of Creative Photography entitles international students to apply for an educational visa in Poland.

The School of Creative Photography has been recognized as one of the best photography schools in the world in the prestigious rankings by Shotkit.com and Photoworkout.com (TOP Photography Schools in the World).

The program lasts 2 years (4 semesters) in part-time/weekend mode – classes are held two weekends a month, with approximately 18 lesson hours per session. Graduates receive a diploma with the title ‘Specjalista ds. Visual Merchandisingu’ (Visual Merchandising Specialist, Interior Designer and Decorator).

No, you can enroll in the school without entrance exams and without age restrictions. We teach from the basics, so no prior experience in design, fashion, or architecture is required.

Classes are held in professional studios belonging to the Krakow Art Schools. The program is practical in nature – we place a strong emphasis on design exercises, work in the VM studio, and the implementation of original concepts for exhibitions and displays.

Students learn to use key tools utilized in the VM and interior design industry, including: SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop, and CorelDraw. The program also includes classes in 3D visualization and creating a professional portfolio.

The registration fee is 500 PLN and is payable only by bank transfer to the school’s account – it is a non-refundable fee that guarantees a place at the School. The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic year is:

• October–June: 730 PLN/month
• July–September: 300 PLN/month (between the 1st and 2nd year)

Yes, the top student at the school receives a scholarship in the form of a tuition waiver for the final semester of study.

Visual Merchandising is a profession that cannot be learned solely through theory. Only practical workshops, working with instructors, and implementing projects in real spaces allow you to gain the necessary experience and understand the principles of visual sales.

No, SVM is an artistic post-secondary school (college of further education), operating within the structure of the Krakow Art Schools and registered with the Art Education Centre (Centrum Edukacji Artystycznej) at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

To become a student at the School of Visual Merchandising, you must fill out the online application available in the Recruitment tab on the KSA website, and then pay the registration fee of 500 PLN by bank transfer to the school’s account. The registration fee is a non-refundable payment that guarantees a place at the School. In the transfer title, you must provide: the student’s full name, the program (School of Visual Merchandising), and the mode (part-time/weekend mode).

After making the payment, you must mail or deliver in person a complete set of documents, along with the confirmation of payment, to the Registrar’s Office (Dział Nauczania). The recruitment process is finalized only after all documents and the fee have been submitted. The number of places is limited.

The following are required:

• The printed and signed recruitment form;
• 2 photographs;
• A photocopy of your high school completion certificate or a photocopy of your higher education diploma – we do not require the ‘matura’ (final secondary school exam) (individuals who have not yet received their certificate may deliver/send it at a later date);
• Confirmation of the registration fee payment;
• A photocopy of your passport (for foreigners).

No – the School of Interior Design does not have entrance exams or age restrictions. We teach from the basics, so you can start your studies regardless of previous experience. Many of our students are people who have completed other studies and want to retrain or develop their passion for design.

The program lasts 2 years (4 semesters) and is conducted in two modes:

• Full-time – approx. 19 lesson hours per week,
• Part-time/Weekend mode – 2 weekends a month, with 18–20 lesson hours per session. Classes begin in October, and studies take place in professional studios in the building belonging to the school.

The following are required:

• The printed and signed recruitment form;
• 2 photographs;
• A photocopy of your high school completion certificate or a photocopy of your higher education diploma – we do not require the ‘matura’ (final secondary school exam) (individuals who have not yet received their certificate may deliver/send it at a later date);
• Confirmation of the registration fee payment;
• A photocopy of your passport (for foreigners).

SWP is not just about learning, but also real preparation for working in the profession. Students have free access to computer labs outside of class hours, as well as the opportunity for individual live and online consultations with professionally active interior architects. A trip to the international ISaloni trade fair in Milan – one of the most important events in the design world – is also organised every year.

The school focuses on practice, creativity, and modern technologies – including the use of artificial intelligence in design. Every year, a scholarship is awarded to the best student, waiving the fee for the final semester of study.

SWP graduates find employment in architectural offices, property development companies, design agencies, and with major interior furnishing distributors, such as IKEA, Castorama, or Leroy Merlin. Many of them run their own design studios throughout Poland and abroad. The school regularly collaborates with the interior design industry and organises specialist training courses run by global design corporations, which allows students to establish their first professional contacts while still studying.

The registration fee is 500 PLN and is payable by bank transfer to the school’s account (the fee is non-refundable and guarantees a place at SWP). The tuition fee for both modes is:

• October–June: 730 PLN/month,
• July–September: 300 PLN/month (between the 1st and 2nd year).

To start your studies, you must fill out the online application, pay the registration fee, and then deliver the required documents along with the confirmation of payment to the Registrar’s Office (Dział Nauczania). The recruitment process is considered complete after all documents and the fee have been submitted.

No, the School of Interior Design is a post-secondary school (college of further education), registered with the Art Education Centre at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Graduates receive a diploma with the title ‘Projektant i Dekorator Wnętrz’ (Interior Designer and Decorator), and the school issues ISIC cards (international cards for pupils and students), which entitle them to many discounts in Poland and abroad.

SWP students can participate in the annual “Zaprojektowani – Krakow Design Meetings” event, organised by the school, and in workshops and exhibitions dedicated to design, architecture, and applied arts. They also have the opportunity to collaborate with other KSA schools – such as the School of Creative Photography or the School of Visual Merchandising – creating joint artistic projects and professional portfolios.

The School of Interiors and Space places a strong emphasis on learning modern tools essential in a designer’s work. The curriculum includes courses on AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, LayOut, and CorelDraw. Students learn to create professional 2D and 3D designs, prepare interior visualisations, and also utilise elements of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design process.

The programme lasts 1 year (2 semesters) and is held in part-time/weekend mode – from October to June.

The school year starts in October. The number of places is limited, so it is worth enrolling earlier.

To become a student at the School of Choreography, you must fill out the online application available in the Recruitment tab on the KSA website, and then pay the registration fee of 500 PLN by bank transfer to the school’s account. The registration fee is a non-refundable payment that guarantees a place at the School. In the transfer title, you must provide: the student’s full name, the programme (School of Choreography), and the mode (part-time/weekend mode).

After making the payment, you must mail or deliver in person a complete set of documents, along with the confirmation of payment, to the Registrar’s Office (Dział Nauczania). The recruitment process is finalised only after all documents and the fee have been submitted. The number of places is limited.

The following are required:

• The printed and signed recruitment form;

• 2 photographs;

• A photocopy of your high school completion certificate or a photocopy of your higher education diploma – we do not require the ‘matura’ (final secondary school exam) (individuals who have not yet received their certificate may deliver/send it at a later date);

• Confirmation of the registration fee payment;

• A medical certificate from a family doctor regarding your general state of health (School of Acting SPOT and School of Choreography only);

• A photocopy of your passport (for foreigners).

Upon completion of the programme, graduates receive a diploma with the title ‘Choreograf’ (Choreographer) and ‘Instruktor tańca nowoczesnego’ (Modern Dance Instructor), which entitles them to conduct dance classes in a wide range – from contemporary dance, through modern, to stage and folk dance – with various age groups.

Classes take place in the professional facilities of the Krakow School of Art: the theatre hall, ballet studio, recording studio, and photography studio.

The lecturers are experienced choreographers, dancers, and educators, including individuals with academic titles who collaborate with theatres, ballet schools, and dance companies in Poland and across Europe. The school also cooperates programmatically and artistically with the Accademia Eurodanza in Messina (Italy).

For students’ convenience, the annual tuition is divided into monthly installments.

Academic year 2025/2026:

• October–June – 750 PLN/month
• Enrollment fee – 500 PLN (payable via bank transfer)

The program is open to all adults—dancers, instructors, graduates of art schools, individuals with stage experience, and anyone wishing to obtain formal choreographic qualifications. There are no age restrictions.

Graduates of the School of Choreography find employment in dance theatres, dance ensembles, cultural centers, and dance schools. Many collaborate on film productions, music videos, TV programs, fashion shows, and various artistic events. Skilled choreographers and dance instructors are consistently sought after by artistic institutions in Poland and abroad.