Undergraduate academic requirements
- Dutch higher general secondary education, pre-university level or intermediate vocational education diploma or equivalent international diploma
Degree type
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee10,308EUR
- Start dateSep
- QS RankingNot QS Ranked
Program overview
What Avans University of Applied Sciences says about their program:
During the two-year graduation track Health by Design you co-design with students from various disciplines in practice-led design research. And in art thinking projects in health and wellbeing. This is a graduation track of the master of Arts in Fine Art & Design. As a health designer, you'll develop intellectual and practical skills to achieve a transdisciplinary and co-design approach. Adding value to complex health and wellbeing challenges, and propelling your career in a rapidly evolving field.
As a society, we encounter increasing challenges in delivering accessible and honest 'holistic health for all' services. A global paradigm shift is underway, recognizing individuals beyond their illnesses. And emphasizing the crucial role of art and design in collaboratively shaping ethical innovations. During the graduation track you learn how to respond to the current challenges and opportunities and shape this new reality.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree certificate
English proficiency
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL iBT
80
- TOEFL PBT
550
- TOEIC
670 in Listening and Reading, 290 in Speaking and Writing
- FCE Grade B scale
173-175
- FCE Grade C scale
169-172
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test
80
- CEFR
B2
English proficiency waivers
- Student's native language is English
- You are exempt from the English language proficiency test or statement if you have obtained a diploma of secondary education in a country listed in the diploma list as published on the website of the Dutch Code of Conduct International Student
- Have completed a degree that was taught entirely in English.
Documents required
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Passport or front and back of national ID card
- Proof of English proficiency
- Nuffic certificate (if you are a Chinese citizen)
Scholarships at Avans University of Applied Sciences
Avans' official scholarship page explains scholarship routes for international students, including country-based scholarships, Nuffic resources and the Dutch Student Grantfinder. The current page does not publish a named Avans-funded scholarship or award value for incoming international undergraduates; applicants should verify current institutional opportunities with Avans International Office.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
The following tuition fee amounts have been set for the 2025-2026 academic year. These amounts apply to undergraduate and graduate new students.
Fee information
- EU students
€2,694 per year
- Non-EU students
€10,308 per year
What is the cost of living near Avans University of Applied Sciences?
| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €1,092 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €778 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €104 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €53 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €18 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €91 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €168 |
| Coffee shop drink | €3 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €15 |
| Gym membership | €32 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Avans University of Applied Sciences
Many international students will require a visa to study in the Netherlands, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.