Application and admission
Application and admissionAre you curious, idiosyncratic and creative? Do you find it easy to make contact with people and do you want to know what moves them? Do you want to be a driving force behind change through your work? If so, apply for the selection. Although it might be thrilling, auditioning is mostly a fun and instructive process.
Admission requirements for Artisteducator in Theatre & Media
- Pre-university education (VWO), senior general secondary education (HAVO), secondary vocational education (MBO: level 4) or foreign equivalent level of education. You can be submitted with an international diploma, provided that the diploma is equivalent to a Dutch diploma. The Student Administration evaluates this before you are admissible;
- This course is subject to Language requirements;
- You must successfully complete a selection procedure.
Application
After creating a Studielink account, you can apply there for the selection procedure for the Artisteducator in Theatre & Media course in Zwolle. You will then receive a confirmation from the course by email and, at a later date, an invitation with information about the programme, time and assignments.
Selection procedure
We hold selection rounds three times a year. The first round consists of two days and the second round consists of one physical day. For those who pass round 1, the second round follows. In selecting you, we pay attention to factors such as an independent work attitude, involvement in current affairs, an inquisitive attitude, environmental awareness and interest in others. We also assess your ability to visualize and reflect on ideas.
The selection committee will advise the Exam Board whether or not you should be admitted.
Selection dates
1st round Friday 30 and Saturday 31 January 2026 (you can apply until 5 January 2026)
2nd round Friday 6 February 2026
1st round Friday 17 April and Saturday 18 April 2026 (you can apply until 23 March 2026)
2nd round Friday 24 April 2026
1st round Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June 2026 (you can apply until 11 May 2026)
2nd round Friday 12 June 2026
When you apply via Studielink, you can indicate for which selection round you want to sign up. Please note: you can no longer apply after the application dates.
Result and validity
After the selection you will be notified within five working days whether you have been admitted. After the second round, we will provide you with feedback to give you insight into our assessment of your suitability for the course.The admission only applies to the Artisteducator in Theatre & Media course in Zwolle and to the academic year immediately following the selection round.
Arrive for the audition properly prepared
If you want to prepare for the audition, you can apply for the preparatory programme days at the course. We also have a strong link with Zukunft.