Jan Albrecht Music and Art Academy – Banská Štiavnica, LLC, professional higher education institution
About the University
Ján Albrecht Music and Art Academy – Banská Štiavnica – is a private higher professional education institution founded in 2011. Located in the picturesque town of Banská Štiavnica, it specializes only in artistic disciplines and has a very small number of students – about 35.
Education is conducted only in Slovak language in a single field: "music and art interpretation and creation" at Bachelor (3 years), Master (2 years) and Doctor of Arts (ArtD) levels. Admission requires a mandatory talent examination – a practical and theoretical check of musical abilities.
Applications are accepted in three rounds per year: by 14.02, 02.05 and September; there is no electronic application – documents must be sent by mail. Preparatory courses are held before each round; information about tuition fees or dormitory is not provided in the facts.
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Programs by Degree
List of programs for this institution — on the official website: huaja.org
Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- Private departmental university-level college, founded in 2011; the only field is “Hudobná a umelecká interpretácia a tvorba” (musical and artistic interpretation and creation) at Bc (3 yrs.), Mgr (2 yrs.) and ArtD (Doctor of Arts) levels.
- Admission is by talent exam: a practical and theoretical test of musical abilities; there is no e-application, send the completed application by mail to Banská Štiavnica (Botanická 354/2).
- Studies are only in Slovak — the school does not officially offer foreign (English-language) programs.
- Very small school — about 35 students; three admission rounds per year (February, May, September) with preparatory courses before each.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Can I enroll at the Ján Albrecht Academy without knowing Slovak?+
Studies at the Ján Albrecht Music and Arts Academy are conducted exclusively in Slovak. The school does not officially offer foreign-language (English-language) programs. Therefore, knowledge of Slovak at a level sufficient for study and professional communication is practically mandatory.
The entrance exam is for talented students: the commission checks practical and theoretical musical abilities. The main focus is on performance, but theory and communication are conducted in Slovak. We recommend improving your language skills in advance and using preparatory courses, the dates of which the school publishes alongside the exam dates.
Sources: Profile on Portál VŠ (University Portal)Entrance exams (huaja.org)
What are the entrance exam dates for 2026 and how many attempts are there?+
The Academy holds three admission rounds per year. In 2026, you can apply by February 14, May 2, and September 19; the talent exams themselves will take place on February 28, May 16, and October 3 (at 2:00 PM). Preparatory courses operate before each round (February 21, May 9, and September 26, 2026).
If you did not pass in one round, you can try in the next round in the same year. The application with attachments is sent by mail to the school's address in Banská Štiavnica; there is no separate electronic application form (e-prihláška), you download the forms from the website.
Sources: Exam datesApplication forms
What levels and majors does the academy offer?+
The school is highly specialized and offers one field: 'Hudobná a umelecká interpretácia a tvorba' (Musical and Artistic Interpretation and Creation) – at three levels: Bachelor (Bc., 3 years), Master (Mgr., 2 years), and Doctor of Arts (ArtD., 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time). Both full-time and part-time study are available.
This is a niche institution for musicians; the total number of students is small (about 35), which means an individual approach and work in small groups.
How much is tuition and is there a dormitory?+
The academy is private, so tuition is paid. However, the official website does not publish the tuition fee rates. You need to clarify the exact amount and payment details directly with the school (info@huaja.org, +421 905 520 508). The admission page only provides bank details for payments.
The school does not provide information about its own dormitory or its prices online. You should ask the admissions office about this separately when applying. Banská Štiavnica is a small town (a UNESCO site) where renting accommodation is usually cheaper than in Bratislava.
