After you have submitted your application through Studielink, we will contact you and ask you to provide the following documents:
Motivation letter
- Why do you want to refine your practice?
- Why choose this master’s programme, and how do you relate to the concept of the explicit body in performance?
- What is your ability to work and conduct research independently?
Please note: do not use AI to write this letter — doing so will result in rejection.
CV
- including education and professional experience;
Portfolio
- links to videos, photos, blogs/website (min. 1, max. 6 links).
BA degree and transcript of grades
- English, Dutch, or German (otherwise with a certified translation).
- Not yet graduated? Include a statement from your institution along with your current grades.
- Copy of passport or EU ID — must be valid.
Proof of English language proficiency
- No later than 1 June (non-EU/EEA) or 1 July (others).
- May be submitted after the audition.
Selection & Home Assignment
Your application will be assessed based on your practice, motivation, experience, and suitability.
If selected, you will receive a home assignment:
- create a video presentation of your research proposal;
- submit within one week.
If your video is approved, you will be invited to a two-day live audition in Arnhem.
This is followed by an individual online interview about your work and your place within the programme.
Result:
- Admitted
- Conditionally admitted (e.g. pending BA completion or language certificate)
- On the waiting list
- Rejected
The admissions committee reserves the right to discontinue the procedure at any time if necessary.
For a detailed description, please visit the Performance Practices website.