MA

Fine Art and Design: Situated Design

Learn more about studying Fine Art and Design: Situated Design as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    10,308EUR
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Avans University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

Your studies will take place within a diverse community of master's students from different backgrounds. You frequently collaborate with each other, across pathways and outside of the campus. This way you gain experience in a wide range of practices and establish a valuable network. Situated Design maintains strong connections with designers, publishers and institutions in the Netherlands and abroad.

During your study, you can use our dedicated master studio spaces in which we focus on improving your ability to engage with emerging technologies with critical reflection and mindfulness. Our outstanding workshop and technical facilities provide courses ranging from print, wood ceramics and metal, to immersive and iterative storytelling and interactive media.

The graduation track Situated Design is distinguished by the quality of its teaching, research and practice. Our motivated team, strengthened by professors of expertise centre Caradt, is committed to supporting ambitious and diverse creative research practices and approaches.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Dutch higher general secondary education, pre-university level or intermediate vocational education diploma or equivalent international diploma

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)
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Fees and funding

The following tuition fee amounts have been set for the 2020-2021 academic year. These amounts apply to new students.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition (Non EU)

    €9,949 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition (Non EU)

    €9,949 per year

Funding

Personal scholarships can be obtained from various organisations. Some offer scholarships within the framework of cultural agreements between the Netherlands and your home country. Information on how and where to apply for them is available at your nearest Royal Netherlands Embassy, or from Nuffic, the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education.

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What is the cost of living near Avans University of Applied Sciences?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Netherlands-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,600Range: €1,200 to €2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,300Range: €1,000 to €1,800
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€230Range: €160 to €350
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€45Range: €35 to €60
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€18Range: €12 to €30
Monthly public transport pass€95Range: €70 to €120
Monthly grocery basket€280Range: €200 to €380
Coffee shop drink€4Range: €3 to €5
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13Range: €11 to €16
Gym membership€35Range: €25 to €55

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from 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.