Prepare well

Start a programme at ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Arnhem

Visit one of our open days to experience the atmosphere at the academy. You can talk to lecturers and students, have your portfolio reviewed, attend information sessions and ask questions. You can also explore the workshops, classrooms and student work.

Get inspired

To prepare well, you can start exploring art and design. Visit exhibitions and browse platforms such as MetropolisM, Kunstbeeld, Frame, DAMn and Dezeen.

Each year you can also visit the academy’s finals exhibition. This usually takes place in June or July and presents work created by fourth-year students for their graduation.

Portfolio

Once your application via Studielink has been received, you will receive information about the date of the entrance exam, the questionnaire, and instructions for your home assignment, motivation and portfolio. You must submit these no later than five days before your chosen admission round.

Tips for your portfolio

• Bring work you are proud of.
• Show who you are as a maker.
• Choose work that reflects your interests, ideas and way of working.
• Add sketches or experiments to show how your ideas develop.
• Keep it clear and personal.
• Focus on quality, not quantity.