Frequently asked questions for prospective students

Update 03-07-2020 I 08:47

What will the coming academic year 2020-2021 look like?

Many of our prospective students are wondering what the coming academic year will look like. And that makes sense. With all the COVID-19 developments, many things are unclear. The coming academic year will not be an 'ordinary' year, as we are used to.

You can expect us not to make any concessions to the quality of our education. It now looks as if we will be able to teach classes in person again from 1 September, subject to the 1.5-metre-distance guidelines and other rules. Some parts of the curriculum that can be taught online will still be offered online so as to keep the space in the buildings available for practical education. For example, We will teach the theoretical subjects, which can be taught online, online for as long as necessary.

Over the past period, all our lecturers and staff have worked very hard to switch to digital education overnight. And while we agree that art education is best provided in the physical education space, we are particularly proud of how quickly and professionally this transition has taken place. This gives confidence for the coming year. We will undoubtedly make the occasional mistake in the adjustments that may have to be made, depending on how the virus develops, but together we will go for a good year. After all, we are a University of the Arts, where everything revolves around finding creative solutions.

Every course at ArtEZ has chosen its own form of introduction and will inform students about this. Introduction means getting acquainted with each other, with us, with lecturers and fellow students, with the locations and with the curriculum. Of course we do this in our very own way, based on the principle that all students should feel welcome, seen and challenged to start a course with us.

As prospective international students, you may, as a consequence, run into other (practical) issues in the run-up to your studies. We advise you to follow the developments in your country of origin carefully. For example, some embassies are still closed. Many students are strongly advised to self-isolate for 2 weeks. These are students who travel from a high-risk country to the Netherlands. You can check netherlandsandyou.nl to find out if you are travelling from a high-risk country. We assume that you will follow these recommendations as a matter of course in order to guarantee the health of staff and your fellow students.

If you have any questions about visa applications, your stay in the Netherlands or other matters, please contact Student Affairs: studentaffairs@artez.nl. And please read more FAQ's below.

I travel from or via a high-risk country to the Netherlands. Do I have to self-isolate?

Are you travelling to the Netherlands from one of these high-risk countries?
Then you are strongly advised to self-isolate for 2 weeks upon arrival in the Netherlands! You have a responsibility towards other students and members of staff of ArtEZ. As such, we think it is self-evident that you follow this advice. You can check netherlandsandyou.nl to find out if you are travelling from a high-risk country. This self-isolation advice may also apply to students travelling to the Netherlands from European countries. The situation is constantly changing, so it is important that you keep up to date. Please take self-isolation measures well in advance. In order to be able to start your course on time, you should come to the Netherlands earlier. It is also wise to arrange a room from your home country, if possible. 
Any questions? Please send an email to studentaffairs@artez.nl. 

>> For more information about the Dutch measures against corona, please go to the website of the Dutch government.

Where can I find more information for international students?

To support the international students the Nuffic has gathered most important information and created an overview. The information overview is published on www.studyinholland.nl.
Note: due to all developments Nuffic regularly adjusts the overview.

Until when can I register for a course? Does anything change about this because of corona?

On principle, the application deadline remains the same; this differs per course program and can be found in the course information on our website. Incidentally, the deadline for registering for a course may be extended, for example because the admission has also been postponed. Visit the course program of your choice on our website for specific information about this.

Are there still study try-out or information meetings? 

Yes, some courses organizes alternative online meetings. Check all study try-outs in our online agenda.

I will soon have an admission test or audition. Will this continue to take place?

This depends on the course. It is decided per course whether online admission tests are possible and whether the original dates still apply. If you have any questions about an admission test, please contact your course directly.

Can I do my admission test online? 

Entrance exams and auditions can, if possible, also be taken online. Live interaction however is required. Another requirement is that the work you need to show must be easy to assess online.

I come from outside the EU. Can I still get a visa to study at ArtEZ next academic year?

Nothing will change in the procedure for obtaining a visa for the coming academic year. ArtEZ keeps a close eye on reports from the Immigration and Naturalisatie Service (IND) and informs students if anything changes. However, as a student, you may not be able to deliver your diploma and language certificate to us on time (before 1 June), due to the corona crisis. Please indicate this in time via studentaffairs@artez.nl.

Do I already have to take an English language test before I know if I have been admitted?

Normally, we would advise you to arrange your language test immediately after you have been admitted. The corona crisis, however, can make it more difficult to arrange a spot for one of the recognized tests in time. This is why we advise you to already plan the test now, just to be sure. This prevents problems at a later time.

Is it still possible to do an English language test during these times?  

In most countries that have ETS/TOEFL test locations, it is now possible to do an online language test at home, as test locations are closed due to the corona virus. This is nog possible in Iran. Check the website for more information: https://www.ets.org/s/cv/toefl/at-home/.

Please note: IELTS also has an online language test. As it does not meet the requirements, we do not accept it. 

I have to take an NT2 examination. When will that be possible again? 

Do you have to take an NT2 examination to start your course? That will be possible again from 15 June. From that moment the NT2 examinations will slowly be resumed. You can find all the necessary information on the site of the central government. Please let us know the results of the examination before the start of the academic year via studentenzaken@artez.nl. If you are unable to manage it in time because of the corona crisis, you can request a postponement. In that case, please contact the Student Affairs Department: studentenzaken@artez.nl.

I wish to take a master course. I have not yet completed my bachelor course. I am afraid I will not obtain my diploma in time. What should I do? 

For students who do not require a study visa: It is possible to be granted a postponement if this is due to the corona crisis. Ask your current course for a statement to the effect that they expect you to graduate before 1 January and obtain your diploma. Hand in this statement to student affairs in order to obtain a postponement. 

For students who do require a study visa, national consultations will be held with the IND. As soon as we know more we will inform you. Also keep an eye on this page. 

My current course has been shut down due to the coronavirus. I cannot obtain a diploma or a statement. What should I do? 

At the moment there are national consultations underway to find a solution to this problem. As soon as there is more information we will inform you. If you have specific questions, please contact Student Affairs: studentaffairs@artez.nl 

My preparatory programme is the International Baccalaureate. I have not yet finished my course and/or will receive my diploma later. What should I do? 

If this is your situation, please contact Student Affairs: studentaffairs@artez.nl.