With a history of almost 100
years, The University of Art and
Design in Cluj-Napoca is the most important artistic higher education
institution in Transylvania whose fundamental mission is to
provide an education of highest quality to those intending to follow a
carrier in the field of the visual arts. Tradition, creativity and innovation are key concepts in our philosophy,
positioning our creation and research activities towards the investigation of
the national and universal heritage, towards the observation of the
contemporary (visual) culture and towards the examination of the most recent
scientific theories and technologies. UAD is internationally known, especially since our graduates have become
important names on the contemporary art scene.