Dasein Academy of Art
Established in 1996 by a team of professionals from the art, design and communication industry.
Dasein aspires to build a future generation dedicated to the creative and cultural development of the industry.
What You Need to Know about Dasein
“DASEIN” (‘da:za-in), a connotation derived from German philosophy, has timelessly inspired philosophers, artists, writers and creative thinkers alike to discover and redefine one’s true being and existence. Over the years of advocating individual distinction, Dasein Academy of Art has developed a unique set of teaching principles called Edu-mentoring.
Their ideology focuses on incorporating 2 key ingredients into its syllabus for developing young minds — teaching + mentoring, to provide a more people-centred approach in helping students learn. After all, it is through guidance in self-discovery that one’s self-value can be unearthed.
Dasein graduates have consistently achieved high employment rates, with 99% of students employed within 3 months after graduation. This acts as a testament to Dasein’s prowess in producing graduates who are recognised by the creative industry.
Why Choose Dasein

High Demand
Graduates of Dasein Academy are highly sought after by companies for their skills and creativity

Affordable Fees
Dasein’s fees are affordable and they have attractive scholarships and financial aid options

Affiliated Universities
Dasein has partnerships universities over the world which graduates can further their studies
Popular Courses at Dasein Academy of Art
- Diploma in Animation
- Diploma in Graphic Design
- Diploma in Fine Art
- Diploma in Mass Communication
- Diploma in Illustration
- Diploma in Digital Media
- Certificate in Visual Communication
Location
Situated conveniently in the neighbourhood of Wangsa Maju, Dasein’s campus is located just 10 minutes away from KL City Centre. It is also located in a commercial shophouse area which gives it access to a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and amenities for the ease of students.
Besides that, Dasein is only a few minutes walk from the nearest bus station and just a little further is the Sri Rampai train station which makes the location really convenient for students without their own transportation to get around.
Getting Around
- Public Transport: Easily accessible via RapidKL and LRT trains. Taxis are available as well.
- Parking: Plenty of parking is available around the campus area.
Accommodation at Dasein
Off-Campus Accommodation
Dasein’s location is just a short walking distance from a cluster of residential houses that students can choose to rent from. Also, there are many condominiums nearby for students who are looking for residences with facilities provided.
The school can assist students to locate accommodation through housing websites and other useful resources.
Great Stuff & Facilities Around Campus
Lecture Hall
Fine Arts Room
Multimedia Lab
2D & 3D Animation Lab
Audio Room
Shooting Studio
Scholarships
Here are some of the scholarships offered by Dasein Academy of Art.
Name of Scholarship | Study Area | Key Highlights | Deadline |
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DASEIN-EXSIM Full Scholarship Dasein Academy | All programmes | - Up to 100% tuition fee waiver - Applicable for new intake students only - SPM requirement 6As and above or equivalent | 10 March - 10 April 2020 |
DASEIN-EXSIM Study Grant Dasein Academy | All programmes | - Up to RM25,000 worth in study grant - Applicable for new intake students - 9As study grant holder must achieve at least MERIT in every semester | Sept 2020, Jan 2021 |
DASEIN Study Grant (by Portfolio) Dasein Academy | All programmes | - Up to 30% study grants will be offered according to applicants' outstanding art portfolios - Applicable for new intake students | Sept 2020, Jan 2021 |