The School of Visual and Applied Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki first opened its doors in the academic year 1984-1985.

Courses are offered in the main building of the School of Visual and Applied Arts, which is located in 40 Pavlou Mela street (lecture rooms and conference halls, a computer centre, and offices for the teaching staff are housed on the 4th and 5th floor of the building), in its facilities in 1 Ikoniou street, in Stavroupoli, as well as in the new building facilities of the Aristotle University in Thermi.