Application and admission
Application and admissionIf you want to enrol in the bachelor's course Graphic Design, the first step is to apply for admission. Learn about the process step by step and what to expect. You'll also find important dates, deadlines, and useful tips to prepare yourself.
Applying for admission
You can apply for this course through Studielink. First, read the admission process for Graphic Design below. You can find general admission information for ArtEZ here. Once you've applied, you'll receive a confirmation email from ArtEZ Student Affairs. After that, the course will provide you with further details regarding the admission process.
Important dates and deadlines
It is no longer possible to apply for academic year 2025-2026. All admissions for this academic year have now taken place. Keep an eye on the website for the dates of the admission rounds for academic year 2026-2027.
Admission requirements
- Pre-university education (VWO), upper 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.
- Entrance examination pass. In this exam, we assess your chances of successfully completing the course.
What we test
This course not only enabled me to develop my own signature, it also showed me the power of design and that you can really bring about change as a designer.
Admission day
When you apply in Studielink, you choose a date for the interview. You will then receive information by e-mail about the admission day and the homework.The admission day for Graphic Design consists of two parts: