jumpSTART 2026 / Student Art Auction

Venue: Barcsay Hall, Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Date and time: 13 November 2026, 6:00 PM

Traces of Vanished Time 

Opening: 5 November 2026, 6:00 PM 
Venue: Parthenon-Frieze Hall
The exhibition is open from 6 to 13 November 2026,

In Conversation with Kader Attia at the Ludwig Museum – Repair as a Phenomenon

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:00–7:00 PM
Venue: Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art, Budapest, Lecture Hall

BIP Study Week in Lisbon and Porto on the Future of Contemporary Art Institutions

The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) study week of the Doctoral School of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts

HUFA OPENED TWO EXHIBITIONS IN BUKAREST 

The Eternal Wanderer of Ancient Rome and a selection from the 25th International Graphic Design Biennal 
Both exhibitions are on view until 30th November 2026.

Spice workshop & Dance performance at the Facets of Fragility – Visceral Acceptance exhibition

Date: October 21, 2026, 5:00 PM 
Helyszín: HUFA | Aula

Call for Applications – Ludwig Foundation Research Scholarship for Doctoral Students 2027

Application deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026, midnight (CET)

Hungarian University of Fine Arts Presents Two Exhibitions in Bucharest

At the invitation of the Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre Bucharest, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (HUFA) is presenting two exhibitions in the Romanian capital from 20 October to 30 November 2026.

TihAIVáNaBeMád – Group Exhibition of Sculpture Students at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts

Opening: October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Parthenon-Frieze Hall, Epreskert, HUFA
On view: October 21–30, 2026

Guided Tour of Facets of Fragility – Visceral Acceptance

Date: 19 October 2026, 2:15–3:30 PM
Venue: HUFA | Aula

Rector István Erős Attends the 130th Anniversary Celebration of the National Academy of Art in Sofia

Professor István Erős, Rector of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, attended the National Academy of Art’s 130th anniversary celebration held in Sofia on 13 October 2026.

Free Psychological Counselling for Your Mental Well-Being

If you are facing challenges in any area of your life, or would like to discuss your difficulties, concerns or questions with a professional,...

Facets of Fragility – Visceral Acceptance

Opening: 15. October, 2026.  6 p. m.
Venue: Aula, The Hungarian University of Fine Arts
EXTENDED! The exhibition is now open until 29 October.

Bare Body

Opening: 16th of October 2026, 7:00 pm
On view: 25th of September - 9th of October 2026,
Venue: MAMŰ Gallery
Closing event and artist’s commentary: 30th October 2026, 6:00 pm 

International Media Arts Exhibition in Indonesia

Internal submission deadline: 13 October 2026.

jumpSTART 2026 / HUFA students at Art Market Budapest

Venue: MTK Sportpark
Date: 15–18 October 2026

Czár Anna Csenge: Insomnia

Graphic Arts Turn X
On view: 8–23 October 2026
Venue: HUFA, Main Building, Graphic Arts Turn

HUFA Success in the MTA Public Education Development Research Grant Programme

Our University has received new research funding through the Hungarian Academy of Sciences’ (MTA) Public Education Development Research Grant Programme.

Kristóf Kecső: BRÜT

Opening: 6 October 2026, 6:00 pm
Venue: HUFA, Epreskert, Parthenon Frieze Hall
On view: until 16 October 2026,

An exhibition by the Graphic Arts Specialization is opening under the title “Fénylenyomatok”

On view: 6–23 October 2026
Venue: HUFA, Béla Kondor Gallery

Talent and Support: jumpSTART 2026 Begins

Dates: 6 October – 13 November 2026

jumpSTART 2026 / Exhibition of HUFA Students at Godot Art Expo

Venue: Godot Institute of Contemporary Art / Godot Art Expo
On view: 7–18 October 2026

Agnieszka Ziemiszewska’s exhibition to open at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts

Opening: 30 September 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Aula
On view: 1–9 October 2026 

NATUREBASE

Exhibition by the Visual Arts Department of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Opening: 25 September 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Venue: MAMŰ Gallery
On view: 25 September – 9 October 2026,

HUFA’s Mentored Artists Present Their Work at Vienna Parallel for the First Time

For the first time this year, ten mentored artists from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, all of whom graduated with distinction, presented their work at Vienna Parallel

Hungarian Startup University Program 2026/2027

Application deadline via Neptun: Friday, September 18, 2026.

In Parallel in Progress – Mentored Artists of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Vienna 

Dates: September 9–13, 2026
Venue: Otto Wagner Areal, Vienna

English-language guided tour of the exhibition The Source of Immortality 

Date: 1 August 2026, 4:00 pm
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts | Barcsay Hall, Aula

Krizsán Prize 

The lineup of awards at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (MKE) has been enriched by a new artistic accolade...

The Source of Immortality

Alajos Strobl (1856–1926)
Opening: 22 July 2026, 6:00 pm
Admission is free from 22 July to 19 September.

Affairs of the Polis

Exhibitions by students of the Intermedia Department in the Kult7 galleries
Opening: 8th of July 2026, 18:00
Venue: KULT7 Galéria
On View: 9th of July 2026 - 5th of August 2026

Biofília – In my natural habitat 

Opening: 24 June 2026, 6 PM
Venue: Magyar Műhely Gallery
On view until: 18 July 2026 

Best of Diploma 2026

A Selection of the Finest Graduation Works from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts
On view: July 10 – August 9, 2026
Venue: HAB – Hungarian Art & Business

We are looking for an enthusiastic intern!

KET MA diploma project
The exhibition is on view: art quarter budapest Project Space, June 5–July 3, 2026,

Visit Opportunity at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Budapest is organizing a special program series entitled "Visit-Embassy Month" in June 2026.

65 +/- Till We Grow Old — Group Exhibition

Venue: aqb Project Space
Opening: June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
On view: June 5 – July 3, 2026,

HUFA End-of-Year Exhibitions

Open to visitors: May 28 – June 7, 2026
Venues:
Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Main Building, HUFA Epreskert Campus, HUFA Feszty House, HUFA Intermedia Department

Shared Spaces

Opening: June 4, 2026 — 18:00
Location: Margit krt. 64B, 2/10
Exhibition dates: June 4–6, 2026

The 3rd International Week of HUFA Concludes Successfully

Képző’s third International Week took place between April 20–24, featuring outstanding presentations and lively exchanges of experience.

“ÍZÉ” – The Exhibition of Ádám Szabó’s Class, Round 2

Opening: 29 April 2026, 6pm
On view: until 20 May
Address: Magyar Műhely Galéria

The Ádám Szabó Class Exhibition Opens Under the Title “Ízé” 

OPENING: 24 April 2026, 6pm
ON VIEW: until 15 May 2026
ADDRESS: MAMÜ Gallery

Finissage with Patrick Tagoe-Turkson in collaboration with HAB and HUFA

Date: 17th of April, 2026, 7 pm.
Venue: HAB

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson 

Venue: Ludwig Múzeum, Auditorium, 1st floor
Date: 9. April, 2026, 17:00–19:00 

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, a Guest Professor from HUFA is holding an Open Studio at HAB

Date: 2026.03.19., 19:00
Venue: HAB

Material-Based Art Practice: Found Objects and Transformation

Course by Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, Guest Professor of the Ludwig Foundation

István Erőss: “BORROWED IDENTITIES” – Exhibition at the Liszt Institute, Delhi

As part of the India Art Fair in Delhi, the Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre opened a solo exhibition by István Erőss

 ,Material, Memory, and Becoming: My Journey as an Artist’’  Patrick Tagoe-Turkson will give a lecture at the University of Fine Arts Budapest

Date: 16.02.2026, 11:00 AM
Venue: MKE, Main Building, Community Space

Student mobility for study purposes 2026/2027 academic year, Autumn OR Spring semester

Application deadline: 20 February 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 noon.

The National Gallery of Denmark for Kunst Published the Work of Barbara Nagy

We are pleased to announce that the National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) has published a feature on the work of Barbara Nagy.

The Cottage of Emotions

Time: 04.12.2025 18:00 p.m.
Venue: Epreskert, Building 1, in the guest residence

Alexandra Pirici: Performativity in Public Space

Monday, 3rd of November 2025, 11:00–12:15
Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Main Building, Lecture Hall

PERFORMATIVITY, CARE AND REPAIR – SOMATIC EXPERIENCES

International BIP Week at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, 3–7 November 2025

The Hidden Faces of the Epreskert – Exclusive Cultural Walk in the Garden of Art with Szilárd Kovács

Dates:
October 22, 2025, 5 p.m. 
October 26, 2025, 2 p.m.
Venue: Epreskert

Tomáš Marušiak: Strategies of AI Art

The event of HUFA Visual Arts Department
Time: October 7, 2025, 11 a.m.
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Community Space

International Puppet Workshop at the Tihany Artists’ Residency within the Erasmus+ BIP Programme

THE GREEN COULD

We (don’t) need (no) education!
Opening: 09.28, 2025, 6:00 PM
On view: 09.28 – 10.10, 2025
Venue: Studio of Young Artists’ Association

Best of Diploma 2025

Selection from the Best Diploma Works of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Exhibition dates: 07.10 – 08.07, 2025
Venue: HAB

Invitation | English-Language Guided Tour

Perfect Balance – The Life’s Work of Jenő Barcsay in a New Light
Time: Sunday, 20 July 2025, 16:00 (4:00 PM)
Venue: HUFA, Main Building, Hungarian University of Fine Arts

International Collaboration: Partnership with the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

On June 26, a six-member delegation from the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts in China visited our university with the aim of signing a cooperation agreement with our institution.

Participation of the Visual Design Department at the IPMAU project event in Vienna 2-3 June 2025.

Perfect Balance – The Life’s Work of Jenő Barcsay in a New Light

A major exhibition showcasing the life's work of Jenő Barcsay will be held as part of the 125th anniversary commemorative year at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts.
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Barcsay Hall, Assembly Hall
Opening: 16 July 2025, 18:00
Exhibition dates: 17 July to 27 September 2025

Visit of the HUFA Delegation to GAFA, China

A three-member delegation from our university, led by Dr. István Erős, visited the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA) in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.

Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility: Roland Farkas at the National Taiwan University of Arts

Roland Farkas, Assistant Professor at the Department of Visual Arts, visited the National Taiwan University of Arts between April 21 and 25, 2025, within the framework of the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Program.

International art workshop at the art camp in Tihany in the framework of the Erasmus+ BIP programme

From 12 to 17 May 2025, students from the Pallas University of Fine Arts in Tartu...

The “Researching Imaginaries” International Research Program concludes in Gothenburg

REPORT

The Animism of Metamorphosis

AN EXHIBITION BY HERI DONO
Opening: June 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Location: Kálvária, Epreskert
On view: June 13–21, 2025

Bronze Art Along the Yellow River

Opening: June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
Venue: Parthenón-fríz Hall
Exhibition dates: June 18 – July 31, 2025

Successful programme of  Department of Scenography 22-23 May 2025

2025. május 22–23. között sikeres nemzetközi esemény zajlott a Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem Látványtervező Tanszékének szervezésében.

Péter Menasági: „Fénnyel érő sűrü csend”

Hommage á S. G.
Opening: 21 May 2025, 18:00
Venue: Parthenón-fríz Hall
Exhibition dates: 22 May – 5 June 2025

The Interweaving of Art Disciplines in Contemporary Art

LECTURE BY HERI DONO, INDONESIAN VISUAL AND INSTALLATION ARTIST
Date: May 15, 2025, 16:00–17:30
Location: „Vetítő”, HUFA

Contemporary Somatics – Bodies Today

MU Theatre
2025.05.02-03-04.

From Ghana to Indonesia – Inspiration, Flip-Flops, and Sustainability at the International Week

Date: April 7–11, 2025
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson: Rewoven Patterns

Opening: 8th April. 18:00
Location: MKE | Aula
The exhibition is open 8 – 19. April, 2025

Gábor Fülöp: Biobot

Opening: 04.01, 2025, 18:00
Venue: Parthenon Frieze Hall
Exhibition on view: 04.01–11, 2025

Prof. Dr. Till Ansgar Baumhauer’s lecture and seminar in the Doctoral School. 18-19 March, 2025.

An artistic research project on the visualization of wartime experience”

The Power of the Laser Blade – Innovation in Sculpture

Opening: 03.18, 2025, at 18:00
Venue: Parthenon-Frieze Hall
Exhibition open: 03.18–28, 2025

Zahra Fuladvand - My Daughter/Me/My Mom

Exhibition opening, film screening, performance: 11 March 2025 18:00 - 20:00
Opening speech: dr.habil Tünde Mariann Varga
Exhibition open: 11-14 March 2025.

Hungarian-Malaysian Rectors' Forum

The 1st Malaysian-Hungarian Rectors' Forum was held between February 10 and 14, 2025, jointly organized by the Embassy of Hungary in Kuala Lumpur and the Hungarian Rectors' Conference.

Print in Progress / Nyomtatás folyamatban

Hungarian Contemporary Graphics in the Plane and in Space
Opening: 02. 27, 2025, 6:00 PM
Opening remarks by: László Százados, Art Histor
Location: MKE | Barcsay Hall
Exhibition Dates: 02.28 – 03.25, 2025

Ágnes Hardi: Pattern

Opening: 02.18, 2025, 6:00 PM
Venue: MKE, Epreskert, Parthenon Frieze Hall
On view: 02.19–28, 2025

The Bauhaus Construction side

Lecture & Workshop
Date: 2025.02.18., 10:00
Location: MKE, Community Space

Martin Henrik: HIERON – The Hall of Consciousness

Opening: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 18:00
Venue: INDA Gallery
On view: February 12 – March 21, 2025

EXHIBITION AND AWARD CEREMONY OF THE BARCSAY JENŐ STUDY AWARD COMPETITION

Opening: 02.06,2025., 18:30
Location: MKE | Barcsay hall
The exhibition can be visited: 02.07– 20,2025.

International Puppet Design Workshop at the HUFA Department of Scenography

Between 27 and 31 January 2025, the Department of Scenography held an international workshop.

Friss Nyomon / On a Fresh Track – New Paths in Experimental Graphics

Opening: 02.06,2025, 18:00
Location: MKE | Aula
The exhibition can be visited: 02.07–21,2025.

Winners of the Ludwig Foundation Aachen Research Fellowship

The Peter and Irene Ludwig Foundation, Aachen Research Fellowship 2024 has been awarded to the following two students of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts Doctoral School

Record number of applicants for the Stipendium Hungaricum programme at The Hungarian University of Fine Arts

The application period of the Stipendium Hungaricum programme for the academic year 2025/2026 has closed...

Martin Zetová: Mendelssohn on the Roof

Date: December 4, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Ludwig Museum, Auditorium

MKE delegation in Indonesia: Successful networking and student recruitment

Between 26 October and 3 November 2024, a three-member delegation of MKE travelled to Indonesia.

International shadow puppet workshop for scenography students

In November 2024, seven students from the Scenography Department took part in an international shadow puppet workshop hosted by The Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek.

Zoltán Tölg-Molnár: Tihany ’90

Opening: November 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Venue: HUFA | Barcsay Hall
Viewing period: 15th November – 14th

Call for Applications: JMMK#16 International Photography, Television, Video Art, and Film Exhibition

Deadline: 2024.10.20.

Graduation Projects 2024

We are looking for the best graduation theses!
Deadline: 03.11.2024.

MKE at the Venice Biennale

From October 9-12, 2024, a group of 50 people from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (MKE) will travel to the 60th International Art Exhibition...

Walking Box Project

This spring, several students from our university applied to the 'Walking Box' creative container design call, issued by the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (China).

In Transit: Migration, Memory, and Identity

Opening: 3. October, 2024, 6 p. m.
Location: Open Gallery CEU
Available: 03 – 05. October, 2024.

Interview series on International Week 2024 – Lidija Nikčević

The Hungarian University of Fine Arts organised its highly successful International Week from 22-26 April 2024.

Chinese University Leaders Visit HUFA

On 17 September, a delegation of 14 senior members from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing visited us...

Boundaries of Art

Martin Zetova, Czech visual and multimedia artist’s course at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts
The course starts on 17 September 2024.

Interview series on International Week 2024 –  Prof. Boakye-Yiadom Frederick

The Hungarian University of Fine Arts organised its highly successful International Week from 22-26 April 2024.

The Tale of the Norway Spruce and the Bark Beetle: Ecological Crisis and Trauma

Opening: 30 August 2024, Friday 18.00 h
Location: 1111 Gallery
The exhibition is open: 31.08 – 13.09.2024.

Capturing Eternity: Armenian photography in Jerusalem in the 19th and 20th centuries

Opening: 20.09.2024., 18.00
Venue: Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Aula
Available: 20.09.2024 - 08.10.2024.

Modern and Contemporary Art in Hungary

The University of Fine Arts of Hungary announces an English-language Open University course on Modern and Contemporary Hungarian Art.

Interview series on International Week 2024 – Ito Toshimitsu

A Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem 2024. április 22-26. között rendezte meg nagy sikerű Nemzetközi Hetét.

Interview series on International Week 2024 – Agni Saraswati

The Hungarian University of Fine Arts organised its highly successful International Week from 22-26 April 2024.

Successful Participation in V4 GEN Mini-Grant project

A Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem sikeresen részt vett a Nemzetközi Visegrádi Alap által támogatott V4 GEN Mini-Grant pályázaton...

Adam Williamson: Geometric & Arabesque Pattern workshop

Date: 1st - 2nd June, 2024
Location: Yunus Emre Turkish Institute

IPMAU PROJECT’S TRANSNATIONAL MEETING

The transnational meeting of the IPMAU (Interdisciplinary Puppetry Modules for Art Universities) project, which took place from 15-17 May 2024, was successfully concluded...

6th SEE Mosaics Meeting

International Regional Conference 2024

From Wicker to Spider Threads – Performance by Argentinian sculptor Claudia Aranovich

Date: 24 May 2024, 10-11:30 am
Location: MKE Epreskert, Kő Pál Hall

Erasmus+ Interdisciplinary Puppetry Modules for Art Universities (IPMAU)

Project-Nr.: 2023-1-AT01-KA220-HED-000156007

Horizon 2020 Differences – Artistic Research in the European Union ‘EU4ART_differences’

Project-Nr.: GA 101016460

Our university participates in V4 GEN Mini-Grant project

On the initiative and under the professional guidance of the Department of Intermedia, our University has successfully applied for the V4 GEN Mini-Grant supported by the International Visegrad Fund...

Residency programme – HAB AIR

A pályázat benyújtásának határideje: 2024. január 31. 24.00 óra

Promenadology course at the University!

From February 2024, Georg Winter, a visiting professor from Germany, will spend a semester at our university, funded by the Ludwig Sponsorship Award.

The Hungarian University of Fine Arts and National Taiwan University of Arts have Signed an MOU to Promote International Art Exchange

Prof. Dr István Erős, the Rector of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (HUFA), paid a visit to the National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA).

Successful application from the University

The Council of Ambassadors has approved the Hungarian University of Fine Arts' application to the International Visegrad Fund for a V4 GEN MiniGrant.

A professional visit to Argentina

The Rector of our University participated in a professional trip to Argentina from 13 to 17 November.

Claudia Presa Cesarini's concert and visual representations of the dimensions of music by Paula Castro Carralero

Event date: 23 November 2023, 19.00.

The Rector of HUFA visited South Korea

Exhibition of works by students of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts opened in Timișoara

The HUFA stand at the Art Market was very popular

Teacher and Staff mobility program in the EU4ART - Riga

Host institution: Latvijas Makslas Akademija Riga
Date of departure: 26.03.2023-31.

Teacher and Staff mobility program in the EU4ART - Helsinki

Time period: 2022.09.27. – 2022.10.01.
Location: Helsinki

Teacher and Staff mobility program in the EU4ART - Rome

Time period: 9-12.10.2022
Location: Rome, Academia di Bella Arti

Teacher and Staff mobility program in the EU4ART 

Time: 2021 - 2022
Location: Hungaryan Fine Art University