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
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Avans University of Applied Sciences says about their program:
In the graduation track Visual Arts you develop practice- and process-based research with students from other disciplines. In a setting that connects cultural studies, visual and digital cultures. This is a graduation track of the master of Arts in Fine Art & Design. In an interdisciplinary learning environment, you develop independent and collaborative research projects. Through a theoretically informed critical approach, you develop your practice in a peer-to-peer context.
During Visual Arts you are invited to create strategies and develop practices that expand the social and aesthetic sense of society. You are stimulated to re-envision artistic engagement through an open and creative process. The aim of the graduation track is to enable you to develop intellectual and practical skills as a starting artist. And to be more confident in your practice and role in relation to society.
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.