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ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design

“ESAD.CR opens your world.”

Rua Isidoro Inácio Alves de Carvalho, Campus 3, 2500-321 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

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Est. 1990

About ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design

The Caldas da Rainha School of Arts and Design (ESAD.CR), part of the Polytechnic of Leiria, is an internationally recognized education and research institution founded in 1990. Located in Caldas da Rainha, a UNESCO creative city on Portugal's central Atlantic coast, ESAD.CR provides a stimulating environment focused on student-centric, hands-on project development with critical, ecological, and humanistic thinking. Its interdisciplinary and technologically diverse training model prepares students for future demands. ESAD.CR has approximately 1,600 students and over 130 internationally renowned faculty members. The campus features four well-equipped buildings with numerous studios and workshops, offering access to traditional techniques like analog photography, printmaking, ceramics, and metalwork, alongside modern technologies such as digital video, 3D printing, and multimedia. This focus on practical, experimental learning makes ESAD.CR a reference in arts and design education.

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Undergraduate in Design Bachelor This program provides creative and technical skills, promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and independence. It trains students for professional opportunities, equipping them with flexibility and innovation.	6 Semesters Not specified Annual Tuition Fee: €5,160.00 Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Design de Produto – Cerâmica e Vidro (Product Design - Ceramics and Glass) Bachelor This bachelor program focuses on product design with a specialization in ceramics and glass, blending artistic creation with technical expertise.	6 Semesters Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Undergraduate courses in Fine Arts Bachelor ESAD.CR offers undergraduate courses in Fine Arts, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Industrial Design Bachelor ESAD.CR offers undergraduate courses in Industrial Design, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Graphic Design and Multimedia Bachelor ESAD.CR offers undergraduate courses in Graphic Design and Multimedia, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Interior and Spatial Design Bachelor ESAD.CR offers undergraduate courses in Interior and Spatial Design, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Fine Arts Master ESAD.CR offers master's degrees in Fine Arts, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Product Design Master ESAD.CR offers master's degrees in Product Design, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit
Graphic Design Master ESAD.CR offers master's degrees in Graphic Design, providing students with comprehensive training in artistic expression and techniques.	Not specified Not specified Not specified Deadline: Not specified	Visit

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ESAD.CR, as part of Politécnico de Leiria, is institutionally accredited by the Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES). All programs are accredited by A3ES and comply with all legal requirements.

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79%

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General Admissions

Applications for general admissions are made online; specific deadlines were not explicitly provided in the search results.

Exchange Students - Spring Semester

Nomination: November 15th

Application: November 30th

Exchange Students - Winter Semester

Nomination: May 15th

Application: May 31st

Requirements

Exchange Students: ["Learning Agreement Before Mobility proposal.","Portfolio (digital format; up to 200 Mbytes).","Motivation Letter.","Transcript of Records.","Scan of passport or ID card.","1 passport size photo.","Proof of English language proficiency (B1 level statement from Home Institution)."]

General Admissions (Portuguese Students): ["Completed 12th grade and hold a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.","Two national exams (Drawing (03), Descriptive Geometry (10), History of Culture and the Arts (12)) with a grade equal to or higher than 95 points (on a scale of 0 to 200).","Prerequisite Group F – Visual and Motor Ability (medical certificate proving visual acuity and absence of mental, sensory, or motor disability interfering with learning)."]

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ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design Academic FAQ

ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design is ESAD.CR opens your world.

The acceptance rate for ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design is 79%, reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Undergraduate in Design, Design de Produto – Cerâmica e Vidro (Product Design - Ceramics and Glass), Undergraduate courses in Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Graphic Design and Multimedia.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Approximately 12.3:1 (1,600 students / 130 faculty), ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design is situated in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, ESAD - School of Fine Arts and Design holds accreditations from: ESAD.CR, as part of Politécnico de Leiria, is institutionally accredited by the Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES). All programs are accredited by A3ES and comply with all legal requirements..

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