National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture

What National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture does

The National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAOMA; Національна академія образотворчого мистецтва і архітектури) is a Ukrainian state-funded national academy headquartered at Voznesensky Uzviz, 20, Kyiv. The institution delivers higher education from undergraduate through doctoral levels across three faculties — Fine Arts and Restoration (painting, sculpture, graphic arts, restoration), Architecture, and Art Studies (Мистецтвознавство) — plus scenography/multimedia and design specializations, using a master-apprentice studio pedagogy rooted in classical academic techniques. Its core technology is the traditional master-apprentice studio model, augmented by modern digital and multimedia tools but grounded in over a century of pedagogical tradition traceable to the Kyiv Drawing School of Mykola Murashko (1875) and the Ukrainian Academy of Arts (1917).

NAOMA operates as a non-commercial public institution under Ukrainian state jurisdiction with no private parent, no external investors, and no equity ownership structure. Revenue derives primarily from Ukrainian state budget funding (free tuition for citizens under state order programs), supplemented by international student tuition and exhibition/cultural services revenue from its on-site Art Museum and exhibition halls. Its go-to-market is event-driven — recruitment is conducted via annual Open Days, master classes, and entrance examinations, with marketing executed through its official website and Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram channels. The customer base consists of Ukrainian and international students seeking professional credentials (Bachelor, Master, PhD, Doctor of Arts) in art and architecture.

The institution holds membership in ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts) and maintains Erasmus+ mobility partnerships with European peers including the University of the Arts London (UAL), Accademia Albertina di Torino, Vilnius Academy of Arts, and universities in Spain, Slovakia, and Croatia. Since 2022, NAOMA has absorbed a temporarily relocated Mariupol branch structural subdivision onto its Kyiv campus amid the ongoing conflict, while continuing admissions, exhibitions, doctoral defenses, and international collaborations. It is recognized as the second-ranked art institution of higher education in Ukraine per the 2021 Osvita.ua consolidated ranking.

Name

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture

Legal name

Національна академія образотворчого мистецтва і архітектури

Website

https://naoma.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAOMA) is a Ukrainian state-funded national academy in Kyiv delivering undergraduate through doctoral education across Fine Arts, Architecture, and Art Studies faculties. It serves Ukrainian and international students via master-apprentice studio traditions and active European academic partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education in Fine Arts and Architecture

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG), Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Fine arts education
• Architecture programs
• Art restoration training
• Creative doctoral studies
• International art exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: NAOMA is a national higher education institution funded primarily through the Ukrainian state budget. It provides free education for Ukrainian citizens under state order programs.
2. International Student Tuition: Tuition fees charged to international students pursuing art and architecture degree programs.
3. Exhibition and Cultural Services: Revenue from organizing exhibitions, cultural events, and public access to the Art Museum's exhibition halls.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAOMA) is a Ukrainian state-funded national higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fine arts, architecture, graphic design, restoration, scenography, multimedia, and art studies. It delivers academic credentials (Bachelor, Master, PhD, Doctor of Arts) through a master-apprentice studio teaching model, supported by studios, workshops, lecture halls, and an on-site Art Museum. The academy also operates public exhibitions, international student/faculty exchanges via Erasmus+, and continuing-education master classes.

Product overview

The National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (НАОМА) is a premier Ukrainian higher education institution specializing in fine arts education. The institution operates as a multi-faculty academy offering undergraduate and graduate programs across Fine Arts and Restoration Faculty (painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, restoration), Architecture Faculty, and Art Studies Faculty. The institution also provides creative postgraduate programs and international exchange opportunities through partnerships with European universities including University of the Arts London (UAL), Vilnius Academy of Arts, and others via Erasmus+ mobility programs.

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Products and services

• Fine Arts Education Programs (Bachelor and Master) Higher education programs in painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, and composition taught at undergraduate and graduate levels under the Faculty of Fine Arts and Restoration. Intended for prospective and continuing students pursuing professional fine arts credentials.
• Architecture Faculty Programs Faculty of architectural education and training delivering degree programs in architecture, with origins tracing back to the Ukrainian Architectural Institute founded in 1918. Targets students seeking professional architectural credentials.
• Art Studies Program (Мистецтвознавство) Educational program covering theory and history of art, including curatorial studies and international art market practices. Targets students interested in art history and curatorial careers (creative testing cancelled for the 2026 cycle).
• Free Graphics, Book Design and Illustration Program Specialization in free graphics, book design, and illustration offered under the Fine Arts and Restoration Faculty for students pursuing applied and visual communication arts.
• Graphic Design Program Educational program focused on graphic design, poster design, branding, and visual communication, with supervised graduation projects culminating in bachelor's qualification projects.
• Restoration and Art Technique Department Programs Department and programs focused on art restoration techniques and preservation of artworks, supporting students specializing in restoration and supporting Ukrainian cultural heritage preservation.
• Scenography and Multimedia Department Programs Department combining scenography with multimedia and screen arts education for students pursuing stage design and contemporary multimedia practice.
• Creative Postgraduate Program (Творча аспірантура) Doctoral program in creative arts allowing specialization in visual arts, decorative arts, and restoration, leading to PhD and Doctor of Arts credentials. Involves creative dissertation defenses.
• International Exchange and Mobility Programs Student and faculty mobility programs including Erasmus+ partnerships with European institutions (Spain, Slovakia, Lithuania, Croatia, Italy) and collaborations with University of the Arts London (UAL), plus the UAx/Abakanowicz Foundation scholarship program.
• Art Museum and Public Exhibition Services Public-facing exhibition services at the academy's Art Museum and external venues (including the Armed Forces of Ukraine Hospital), showcasing student and faculty works to the broader public and media.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU)minorOthers · 22 June 2026Student exhibition 'Gallery of Heroes' opened in an Armed Forces of Ukraine military hospital on June 22, 2026. Students created over 40 portrait paintings of Ukrainian servicemen as part of their creative practice, demonstrating civic engagement.
• EASD Castelló (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Erasmus+ faculty mobility agreement. NAOMA faculty members conducted academic mobility visits to the Higher School of Art in Castelló, Spain under the Erasmus program.
• Art Summer 2026 (Warsaw)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026International art residency program 'ART SUMMER 2026' held in Warsaw, Poland from June 16-23, 2026. NAOMA students invited to participate.
• University of the Arts London (UAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Active strategic partnership with UAL, one of the world's leading art universities. In June 2026, a joint student project 'REFRAMED REALITIES UK/UKRAINE' took place in London with participation from NAOMA's Design Department and Free Graphics Department alongside UAL's London College of Communication. The collaboration includes curriculum exchanges, joint exhibitions, and faculty mobility. Funding provided by UAL's Global Seed Fund, Social Purpose Innovation Fund, LCC Climate Racial and Social Justice Fund, Teaching & Learning Fund, and UAL Sanctuary program.
• Placement Slovakia (Erasmus+)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Erasmus+ internship placement program for students of the Department of Art Technique and Restoration. Students can undertake professional internships at partner institutions in Slovakia.
• Chevening (UK Government)minorOthers · 7 September 2024NAOMA bachelor's graduates are eligible to apply for Chevening scholarships to pursue Master's programs at UK universities. Chevening is the UK government's global scholarship program.
• Abakanowicz Foundation (via UAx/ELIA)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Scholarship competition for NAOMA bachelor's students offered through the UAx platform under the ELIA international art institutions network. The Abakanowicz Foundation provides financial support for student mobility and artistic projects.
• K REPORTERS (EU Research Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NAOMA actively participates in the international research project K REPORTERS (Rethinking Policy in Diverse Children's Cultures for Scaling Interdisciplinary Pedagogy). NAOMA contributes to research alongside European partner institutions.
• ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2022NAOMA is a member of ELIA, the European network of art institutions. Through ELIA membership, NAOMA participates in UAx platform activities and the Abakanowicz Foundation scholarship program. ELIA organizes conferences, online sessions, and research platforms for member institutions.
• Vilnius Academy of Arts (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Lithuanian national competition for participation in the exchange program (short-term study) at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Open to NAOMA students and postgraduates.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)minorOthers · 1 January 2022DAAD Information Centre in Kyiv coordinates projects with NAOMA. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) provides information about German academic exchange and scholarship opportunities to NAOMA students and faculty.
• Croatian Universities (Pula and Rijeka)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2021New international agreements signed by the Faculty of Architecture with Croatian universities in Pula and Rijeka, expanding the architecture faculty's international cooperation network.
• Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di TorinocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2021Three-party cooperation agreement signed in September 2021 between NAOMA, Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino (Italy), and a third institution. The agreement covers academic exchanges, joint educational programs, and student/faculty mobility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts: Another major Ukrainian state academy offering design, fine arts, and related programs. Direct domestic peer competing for the same Ukrainian applicant pool and faculty.
• Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti di Torino: Italian national academy of fine arts offering painting, sculpture, graphics, and restoration programs. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and pedagogy, and is an active three-party partner with NAOMA.
• Vilnius Academy of Arts: Lithuania's principal state-funded fine arts and design university. Comparable in scale and offering (fine arts, design, architecture, restoration) and is a current NAOMA exchange partner.
• University of the Arts London (UAL): One of the world's largest dedicated arts universities, offering fine arts, architecture, design, and media programs. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty arts university and is an active strategic partner of NAOMA.
• Lviv National Academy of Arts: Major Ukrainian state academy of arts offering fine arts, design, and decorative arts. Closest direct domestic peer, historically the #1-ranked Ukrainian art institution in the Osvita.ua ranking.

Others

• European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA): European network of art higher-education institutions of which NAOMA is a member. Not a peer in the competitive sense, but a network/ecosystem enabler central to NAOMA's international positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Academy of Fine Arts Vienna: Long-established Austrian public academy of fine arts covering painting, sculpture, and conservation. Comparable in tradition and pedagogy but operates in a different (and far larger) market.

Regional players

• Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp: Belgian fine arts higher-education institution with painting, sculpture, graphic design, and conservation programs. Comparable in scale and classical-academic pedagogy emphasis, though located in Western Europe.
• Estonian Academy of Arts: State-funded Estonian academy offering fine arts, design, architecture, and media. Comparable as a small-state national arts academy in the Baltic/Northern European region, though not an active partner.
• EASD Castelló: Spanish higher school of art and design active in Erasmus+ faculty mobility with NAOMA. Comparable in offering (fine and applied arts, design) but serves a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/naoma.official.ua
• Instagraminstagram.com/naoma.edu.ua
• TikToktiktok.com/@naoma_1917
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naoma-edu

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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