Royal Academy Fine Arts Antwerp
Belgium
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp is one of Europe’s oldest art institutions, founded in 1663, and now part of AP Hogeschool in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s globally respected for its rigorous creative education across fine arts and applied arts and has a particularly influential legacy in fashion design, producing internationally renowned alumni like the Antwerp Six. The academy offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes focused on artistic experimentation, conceptual thinking and technical skill across disciplines such as fashion, graphic design, costume design and jewellery design. Located in the vibrant cultural heart of Antwerp, it blends historical tradition with contemporary creative practice.