Dresden University of Fine Arts (Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden, HfBK) is a public arts university founded in 1764 and one of Germany’s oldest art academies. It offers degree programmes in fine arts, including painting, sculpture, and new media, as well as specialised studies in art technology, conservation and restoration, and stage and costume design. Students work in studios and workshops across several locations in Dresden, and the university regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase student and graduate work. Admission is typically portfolio-based.