The Academy of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Ljubljana focuses on teaching and researching artistic creation, design, restoration and conservation of artwork as well as theoretical knowledge in these fields. As the highest educational and artistic institution in the field of visual arts in the Republic of Slovenia, the Academy of Fine Arts and Design strives to preserve excellence in educational, artistic, research and professional development activities. It relies on European artistic, educational, scientific and general cultural tradition since antiquity, consolidating the nation’s independence and boosting the visibility of Slovenia in Europe and on a wider global level.