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The admission process consists of two rounds. The first round includes submitting your portfolio, a motivation letter, and any additional requirements. Based on this, you may be invited to the second round: the admission day in Zwolle.  

The first round requires digital submission of:

• a completed questionnaire;
• your portfolio;
• one or more home assignments;
• a motivation letter.

During the admission process, a team of lecturers and students will assess whether the programme is a good fit for you. They consider:

• Your creative ability: Can you translate ideas into images? Do you have an eye for colour, shape and materials? Does your work show originality?
• Your motivation and communication: What drives you? What inspires you? Can you show and explain this clearly?
• Your thinking and research: Are you curious? Do you dare to experiment? Can you evaluate your work critically? 

Portfolio tips

• Show three-dimensional work – for example furniture, clothing or other objects (not only drawings or paintings).
• Include personal work – sketches and designs made on your own initiative are especially valued.  
• Show your process as well as results – how did the idea start? What worked and what did not?
• Practise observational drawing – you will work a lot with hand-drawn sketches; as preparation, make a daily spatial drawing from observation in your sketchbook.
• Curate and present clearly – make a well-considered selection and present it in a clear, well-organised way.

Get early feedback – at our open days, you can have your portfolio reviewed and receive tips from lecturers and students.