Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of San Francisco (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), California.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Academy of Art University (ARTU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Academy of Art University (ARTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 