Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

What Academy of Performing Arts in Prague does

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) is a public higher education institution founded in 1945 and the largest arts university in the Czech Republic. It is organized around three faculties — the Theatre Faculty (DAMU), Film and TV School (FAMU), and Music and Dance Faculty (HAMU) — supplemented by cross-faculty research institutes (Institute of Intermedia, Midpoint Institute), performance venues (DISK Theatre, AMU Gallery), a publishing house (AMU Press / NAMU), and supporting services including a language centre, library, sports/rehabilitation centre, and student housing. AMU delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in theatre, film, music, dance, and multimedia arts, alongside lifelong-learning courses, summer schools, and the University of the Third Age for senior learners.

The institution's technology stack consists of standard academic administrative infrastructure: a KOS (Komplexní operační systém) application portal for admissions, Microsoft Office 365 for email, Moodle for learning management, and an internal intranet. Research outputs are managed through institutional repositories aligned with Open Science principles, FAIR data standards, Creative Commons licensing, and integration with platforms such as Zenodo. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, data, or platform technology; AMU operates as a content and pedagogy institution rather than a technology vendor.

AMU's revenue model is that of a state-funded public university. Operating funding flows from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports under Act No. 111/1998 Coll., with tuition covered by the Czech government for EU citizens meeting admission requirements. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment via the KOS portal, ERASMUS+ bilateral exchange agreements with European universities, Fulbright Commission partnerships for transatlantic mobility, and outreach via the official website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo), and events such as the annual AMUfest.

Name

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

Legal name

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

Website

https://amu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is a public Czech arts university founded in 1945, delivering degree programs in theatre, film, music, and dance across three faculties. It is primarily government-funded and serves both domestic and international students.

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Product category

Performing Arts Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE), Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), University & Educational Venue Operations (Auditoriums, Campus Arenas) (MPAGALAI)

Keywords

• Performing arts education
• Film school
• Theatre faculty
• Music and dance
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university, AMU receives government funding from the Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports for educational activities, research, and artistic development under Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions.

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Core offering

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) is a public university providing higher education in the performing arts through three specialized faculties: the Theatre Faculty (DAMU), the Film and TV School (FAMU), and the Music and Dance Faculty (HAMU). It offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs in film, theatre, music, dance, and multimedia arts, supplemented by lifelong learning courses, international exchange through ERASMUS+, and supporting units such as a publishing house, library, language centre, and sports facility.

Product overview

The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) is the largest and most prestigious arts university in the Czech Republic, consisting of three faculties—DAMU (Theatre Faculty), FAMU (Film and TV School), and HAMU (Music and Dance Faculty)—along with multiple supporting units. The institution operates both physical arts venues (DISK Theatre, AMU Gallery) and digital platforms (AMU Application Portal/KOS, AMU Moodle, FAMU Films catalog), as well as publishing (AMU Press/NAMU), library services, language education, sports facilities, and doctoral research coordination. AMU offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning undergraduate to doctoral degree programmes, lifelong learning courses, and research output, positioned as a unified arts education institution with distributed specialisations across film, theatre, music, dance, and multimedia disciplines.

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Brands

• DISK Theatre: Student theatre operated by the Theatre Faculty
• AMU Gallery
• AMU Press
• FAMU Films
• NAMU

Products and services

• DAMU (Theatre Faculty) Offers study programmes in acting, directing, stage design, drama, and theatrical arts at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
• FAMU (Film and TV School) Offers programmes in film directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and production at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
• HAMU (Music and Dance Faculty) Offers programmes in music performance, composition, music theory, and dance at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
• DISK Theatre Student theatre operated by the Theatre Faculty (DAMU), providing practical performance experience for students and presenting productions to the public.
• FAMU Films Online catalog platform showcasing student film productions from the Film and TV School (FAMU), providing access to creative works.
• AMU Gallery (GAMU) The gallery of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, presenting exhibitions of visual arts, photography, and interdisciplinary projects.
• AMU Press (NAMU) The publishing house of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, publishing scholarly works, artistic research, and academic publications from AMU researchers.
• Centre for Doctoral Studies Cross-faculty coordination centre for doctoral studies at AMU, offering shared subjects, research skills training, and the doctoral conference Teritoria umění.
• Lifelong Learning Non-degree programmes including internships, courses, summer schools, University of the Third Age, and professional development for teachers.
• AMU Library University library system providing access to scholarly databases, journals, and research resources for AMU students and researchers.
• AMU Language Centre University-wide department providing language instruction across all three faculties, including English, German, and other languages for academic and professional purposes.
• AMU Sports, Rehabilitation and Movement Centre University-wide department offering sports courses, movement education, and rehabilitation services to support student health and well-being.
• Student Residence Halls Student housing facilities operated by AMU, providing accommodation for students from all three faculties.
• Study, Training and Accommodation Centre Beroun Educational and accommodation centre in Beroun providing conference facilities and training programmes for AMU students.
• Institute of Intermedia Interdisciplinary research institute focusing on new media, digital arts, and intermedia studies.
• Midpoint Institute Research institute focusing on social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni success at international competitions including Oscar wins
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERASMUS+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral exchange agreements with European universities enabling student and staff mobility across the ERASMUS+ program. Students can study abroad at partner institutions for one or two semesters, and international students can study at AMU.
• International University NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMU holds membership in international university networks that facilitate collaboration, research partnerships, and academic exchange at the institutional level.
• Czech Audiovisual Sector PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional partners in the Czech audiovisual sector collaborating on the NPO Green Deal project for sustainable audiovisual production education. Includes HAMU, DAMU, and FAMU faculties working with industry stakeholders.
• Fulbright CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Fulbright program providing scholarship opportunities for Czech scholars to conduct research in the United States and American scholars to work at AMU. Fulbright webinars are hosted for interested applicants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA): RADA is a London-based performing arts conservatory offering drama and theatre training comparable to AMU's DAMU faculty. Both institutions focus on classical and contemporary acting, directing, and stagecraft, with international student recruitment and a heritage brand built on alumni success.
• Juilliard School: Juilliard is one of the world's leading performing arts conservatories, with programs in dance, drama, and music that closely mirror AMU's HAMU and DAMU offerings. Both compete for top global talent and rely on a prestige-and-alumni brand model for student recruitment and fundraising.
• Tisch School of the Arts (NYU): Tisch is NYU's performing and cinematic arts school, offering degree programs in film, television, drama, and music comparable to AMU's three faculties. Both combine conservatory-style training with university-level academic infrastructure and recruit internationally.
• Royal Central School of Speech and Drama: Royal Central is a London-based drama and performing arts school offering acting, directing, and theatre-making programs directly comparable to AMU's DAMU faculty. Both institutions are heritage performing arts schools with international student bodies and ERASMUS+ exchange participation.
• Berklee College of Music: Berklee is a major global music and performing arts institution comparable to AMU's HAMU faculty. Both institutions offer undergraduate and graduate music programs, operate campus performance venues, and pursue international student recruitment, though Berklee has a stronger contemporary/popular music focus.
• Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP): CNSMDP is France's premier music and dance conservatory, directly comparable to AMU's HAMU faculty. Both are publicly funded European conservatories with strong national prestige, international exchange via ERASMUS+, and a focus on classical performance training.
• National Film and Television School (NFTS): NFTS is the UK's leading postgraduate film school, comparable to AMU's FAMU faculty in curriculum (directing, cinematography, screenwriting, production). Both are heritage film schools focused on industry-ready training and international student appeal.
• University of the Arts London (UAL): UAL is a multi-college university specializing in arts, design, fashion, and performing arts — directly comparable to AMU's federation of three specialized arts faculties. Both institutions aggregate multiple specialized schools under one university umbrella with shared services and international recruitment.
• Royal College of Music: Royal College of Music is a London-based music conservatory directly comparable to AMU's HAMU faculty in classical and contemporary music training. Both attract international students, host performance venues, and operate under UK/EU higher education funding frameworks.

Regional players

• Vienna Conservatory (MDW): MDW is Austria's leading performing arts university covering music, drama, and film — closely comparable to AMU's full three-faculty structure. As a Central European public arts university with ERASMUS+ participation, it competes with AMU for the same regional student and faculty pool.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user113045371
• Facebookfacebook.com/amupraha
• Instagraminstagram.com/amupraha/?hl=en

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