RUFA - Rome University of Fine Arts

RUFA - Rome University of Fine Arts , is a multidisciplinary, international higher education Institution – legally recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) – that offers accredited and innovative courses in the field of Arts, Design, and Communication.

RUFA collaborates with well-known professionals and prestigious companies, guaranteeing its students a high-level theoretical preparation combined with a practical academic approach, whilst keeping a keen eye on the job market and current market trends. 

Founded in 1998 by Maestro Alfio Mongelli to welcome young talents - from Italy and all around the world - in an unconventional Academy of Fine Arts, RUFA now offers 10 B.A., 6 M.A., and 3 Academic Masters that cut new paths through the contemporary art and culture world, providing transformative education and tangible career opportunities.

RUFA offers a diverse array of academic programs divided into two Departments - Visual Art and Design and Applied Arts, whose students and faculty regularly interact thanks to ad-hoc activities, like workshops, talks, contests, and exhibitions.

RUFA also offers several short courses, professional development courses, and summer academy programs for students, artists, and professionals requiring intensive and specialized training.