Fakultet savremenih umetnosti

Name

Fakultet savremenih umetnosti

Legal name

Fakultet savremenih umetnosti

Website

https://fsu.edu.rs

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fakultet savremenih umetnosti (Faculty of Contemporary Arts, FSU) is a private higher education institution in Belgrade, Serbia, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in contemporary arts, design, dramatic arts, and creative industries to students across the Western Balkans.

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Product category

Higher Education / Arts Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Arts education
• Design programs
• Creative industries training
• Visual arts studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The faculty generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study programs. Fees vary by program and enrollment timing, with early registration discounts available. Payment options include full upfront payment, installment plans (e.g., 12 installments), and special pricing for early registrants.
2. Study Packages and Additional Courses: Revenue is generated through additional course packages, supplementary educational materials, and specialized learning resources sold through the FSU School Shop.
3. Entrance Exam Fees: Candidates pay fees for entrance examinations as part of the admissions process. The Creative Communications master's program notes 'No cost for the entrance exam', while other programs may charge examination fees.
4. Event and Competition Revenue: The faculty organizes competitions such as the FSU International Art Contest and the Veliki konkurs za srednjoškolce kreativce (Grand Competition for Creative High School Students), which may generate revenue through participation or sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fakultet savremenih umetnosti (FSU) is a private higher education institution in Belgrade, Serbia, delivering accredited undergraduate (3-4 years), master's (1-2 years), and doctoral (3 years) programs in contemporary arts fields including visual arts, dramatic arts, design, fashion design, creative communications, creative marketing, and creative business. It also offers lifelong learning short courses and professional certifications (Adobe, Autodesk).

Product overview

Faculty of Contemporary Arts (FCA) offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across creative disciplines. The institution provides Visual Arts (Painting, Multimedia, Animation, Character Design, Graphic Art), Dramatic Arts (Acting), Design (Graphic Design, Game Art, Interior Design), Fashion/Costume Design, Creative Communications (Multimedia Production, Music Communications), Creative Marketing, and Creative Business programs at undergraduate level. Graduate offerings include Master's programs in Creative Communications (60 ECTS, 50 students), Management in Creative Industries, Visual Arts-Painting, and Design specializations. Doctoral programs cover Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, and Design (3 years, 180 ECTS). Supporting services include the Student Portal, Learning Support Platform (DLS), FCA Mobile Distance Learning Application, Adobe/Autodesk Certificate Programs, LINK2job Employment Agency, Center for Career Development, and LINKeduTV content platform. The institution integrates modern technology including VR/AR into its curriculum and holds accreditation from the Serbian Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Basic Academic Studies) Three- to four-year first-cycle (bachelor-level) academic programs for secondary-school graduates, covering contemporary arts disciplines including visual arts, design, fashion design, dramatic arts, and creative business. Students earn an accredited academic title.
• Master's Programs (Master Academic Studies) One- to two-year second-cycle postgraduate programs in contemporary arts and creative industries fields, designed for graduates who already hold a bachelor's degree and want to deepen specialization.
• Doctoral Programs (Doctoral Academic Studies) Three-year third-cycle doctoral studies culminating in a defended dissertation, intended for advanced research in contemporary arts and creative disciplines.
• Lifelong Learning Programs Short-term, non-degree programs aimed at working professionals and adult learners seeking to upgrade creative skills or prepare for industry certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional and Autodesk Certified Professional.
• Visual Arts Program Specialization within the faculty covering painting, sculpture, graphic design, photography, illustration, and new-media visual arts practice.
• Dramatic Arts Program Specialization within the faculty covering acting, directing, and contemporary performance practice for aspiring performing arts professionals.
• Creative Industries Program (Design & Fashion Design) Specialization within the faculty focused on design and fashion design, leveraging industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Unity, DaVinci Resolve, Maya) and VR/AR learning environments.
• Creative Communications Program (Creative Marketing & Creative Business) Specialization within the faculty combining creative marketing and creative business disciplines, integrating communications strategy with creative-industries practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earn master's degrees with 60 ECTS points and industry-recognized Adobe and Autodesk certifications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Lafayette College (Pennsylvania, USA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024A collaboration for the 'Reconstruction of Cultural Heritage in Virtual Reality' project, bringing together Lafayette College from Pennsylvania, USA and the Faculty of Contemporary Arts in Belgrade. This international academic partnership focuses on applying VR technologies to cultural heritage preservation.
• Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia (Ministarstvo prosvete)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Education is listed as a partner/logo presence on the faculty's website footer, indicating institutional accreditation and governmental recognition of the faculty's educational programs.
• ComtrademinorOthersComtrade, a technology company, is listed among the institutional partners in the footer of the faculty website, suggesting a technology or IT-related partnership.
• Link GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLink Group encompasses ITS (Information Technology School), ITHS (Information Technology High School), and FSU, operating as a unified educational ecosystem. The institutions share branding, infrastructure, and educational philosophy, with FSU serving as the higher education component of the Link Group.
• New European BauhausstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty has a formal partnership with the New European Bauhaus initiative, participating in events like the New European Bauhaus Festival 2024. This partnership connects the faculty with European creative and sustainability networks.
• Galerija SULUJminorOthersAn external gallery venue (Terazije 26/II, Anker building, Belgrade) that hosts student exhibitions, including the Game Art student exhibition opening in July 2026. This is a venue partnership for displaying student works.
• SpringerstrategicTechnology or IntegrationFCA and ITS teachers published a chapter on AR and VR technologies in the prestigious 'Springer' monograph, indicating academic research collaboration in extended reality technologies.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe is a key technology partner providing software tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) used throughout the curriculum, and the faculty prepares students for Adobe certification examinations.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk provides software tools (3ds Max and others) integrated into the design and visual arts curriculum, with the faculty preparing students for Autodesk certification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Arts in Belgrade: The University of Arts in Belgrade is a public umbrella institution encompassing FPU, FDU, and music faculties. It is the primary public-sector competitor for FCA's undergraduate and graduate arts programs and serves as the default alternative for Serbian arts students.
• Singidunum University: Singidunum is a major private university in Belgrade offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It is the most direct private-sector competitor in Belgrade's higher education market, sharing FCA's tuition-based model and reliance on domestic recruitment.
• Faculty of Dramatic Arts, University of Belgrade (FDU): FDU is Belgrade's public faculty of dramatic arts and acting, directly comparable to FCA's Dramatic Arts Department. Both institutions train actors and performing artists in the same Belgrade market and compete for overlapping faculty and student talent.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): SCAD is a leading international private arts college offering degree programs in visual arts, design, performing arts, and creative business with a tuition-based model. It mirrors FCA's positioning as a private, career-oriented arts institution integrating industry tools and professional preparation.
• Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Belgrade (FPU): FPU is Belgrade's public faculty specializing in applied and visual arts, design, and graphic communication. It is the most direct public-sector counterpart to FCA, competing for the same pool of Belgrade-based creative students and offering overlapping program disciplines.

Regional players

• Academy of Fine Arts Vienna: The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is a centuries-old European public arts academy specializing in fine arts, conservation, and design. While geographically and structurally different, it is a relevant European benchmark for FCA's visual arts and doctoral programs.
• Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad: The Academy of Arts in Novi Sad is Serbia's second major public arts institution. It serves a different city but competes for the same regional talent pool and offers comparable fine arts, design, and music programs at no tuition.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Arts London (UAL): UAL is a large, established public arts university comprising six specialist colleges. While serving a different geography and scale, it competes with FCA for top international creative talent and sets the benchmark for arts curriculum integration across fine arts, design, and media.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/parlamentfsu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fsubeograd

Compliance1 record

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