History
- It was founded in 1989 by prof. Jerzy Derkowski, who remained as Rector until 2018. He is accredited by the Polish Accreditation Commission for all fields of study.
- The Academy of Film, Art and Design was the first private academy in Poland to receive a license to offer courses in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Design and Film, Television and Photography.
Education
The Academy of Film, Art and Design provides education at both vocational level (BA, BE, BS) and Master's level (supplementary and uniform masters degrees) as well as at the postgraduate level, on a full-time or part-time basis.
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Key Statistics & Highlights
- 29 Scholarships
- Private Institution Type
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Overview
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Scholarships
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Campus life
The Academy is located in the historic quarter of the city "Księży Młyn" next to the State Film, Television and Theatre School "Filmówki", the Museum of Cinematography, a division of the Museum of Art, and also the Book Museum.
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Lowicz City
AFAD - The Academy of Film Art and Design Student Reviews & Awards
3.7
Based on 9 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
My experience with the master's programme
Master's programme is based more on doing bigger projects, they let you explore your personal design style if you want, you're put face to face with more intense project planning etc.
Love
It's successful and the people around are well organised
2/5
AFDA experience
I had a poor experience here. Communication within the school needs significant improvement, as it often felt disorganised. Parking was difficult to manage, and I even had damage to my vehicle during my time there. Some classes felt under-prepared, and when issues came up, I struggled to find the support I needed. There's definitely room for the university to improve in these areas.
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