Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart

The State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, also known as ABK Stuttgart, is a public fine art university located in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1761, it has a long tradition of academic excellence in the fields of fine arts, architecture, design, conservation, and art history. The academy offers a range of programs including bachelor’s, master’s, and diploma programs, and is known for its independent mode of study. It is one of the few art colleges in Germany with university status, having the right to award doctoral and postdoctoral degrees.