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Welcome Days for international students in Arnhem
Welcome Days for international students in Arnhem Welcome Days for international students in Arnhem

Study in Arnhem

Welcome Days for international students in Arnhem

Arnhem is where nature meets creativity and history. From the Veluwe to the catwalk, you'll grow up in an inspiring place buzzing with culture and character. ArtEZ has three great academies right here: ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design, ArtEZ Academy of Music in Arnhem and ArtEZ Academy of Theatre & Dance.

Study in Arnhem

Arnhem through the eyes of ArtEZ students

Finding a place to live in Arnhem

Having a decent place to live is important when you're a student. In Arnhem, there are all sorts of options, from your own studio flat to sharing an apartment. Popular student areas such as Spijkerkwartier and Klarendal are great places to meet fellow students and experience city life. Want to save money on rent? Have a look at rooms just outside the city centre, in areas like Presikhaaf.

Room ads are often posted on the notice boards in our buildings. You'll also soon hear about available places through the ArtEZ community.

A lively student scene

University life isn't just about studying, is it? You want to relax and meet new people, too. Luckily, the student scene in Arnhem is always buzzing! Students organise events, get-togethers and collaborations themselves. Popular places to hang out, such as Café Bosch and Nelson, are great for making friends and enjoying decent food and drinks. You can also catch jam sessions there, or even join in if you feel like it.

Did you know that Arnhem is a real fashion city? This is partly thanks to the Fashion Design programme. ArtEZ colours the town: lots of creative people from the east end up in this capital of the province of Gelderland. Cool creative markets, festivals and exhibitions are always popping up, like Hoogte80 Festival and the Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem.

Cultural tips

Dance Artist x Museum Arnhem, Photo: Bart Grietens

Arnhem has art and culture in its DNA. There are museums like Museum Arnhem (free for ArtEZ students), inspiring exhibition spaces, experimental theatres, and lively music venues. Well-known cultural venues such as Theater aan de Rijn, the Luxor Live music venue, and the Willemeen youth centre have some great events coming up.

Our agenda is a great way to find cultural gems. As well as soaking up culture, grabbing good food, studying and making friends, it's important to get active too. With the Sports Card Students, you can try all kinds of sports!

Come and see for yourself!

Studying in Arnhem is an inspiring experience that will get your creativity flowing and boost your social life. Ready to find your place in this vibrant city?

Want to know more about studying in Arnhem? Get in touch with our students via the chat!

ArtEZ courses in Arnhem

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

2 jaar
  • Master's
  • Arnhem
  • Dutch, English
The international master Creative Writing is a unique two-year programme for graduate writing talent. It’s a collaboration between three top European writing schools: ArtEZ University of the Arts (Arnhem, Netherlands), Escuela de Escritores (Madrid, Spain), and Scuola Holden (Torino, Italy). More than a writing programme, it explores the craft in its broadest sense, with a focus on critical research, artistic experimentation, and meaningful engagement with the European literary field.
Architecture

Architecture

4 years, concurrently
  • Master's
  • Arnhem
  • Dutch
Architects have a direct impact on society and play an essential role in improving it each day. As an architect, you have the opportunity to positively influence people's lives and the world around them through inspirational and creative work. You contribute to making the world a livable place for ourselves, nature, and future generations. It is a significant responsibility that you face, and now more than ever, we must take things in a new direction. As an architect, you play an active role in this process.
Critical Fashion Practices

Critical Fashion Practices

2 years, full-time
  • Master's
  • Arnhem
  • English
Clothes and fashion can take many shapes. However, the dominant form of fashion is industrial fashion. This industry is booming, but it comes at a high price. In the master’s course Critical Fashion Practices, you explore alternative, non-industrial modes and frameworks for making, doing, seeing and experiencing fashion and clothes. You will develop your critical fashion practice and redefine what fashion means in our social, cultural and economic realms.
Artisteducator in Theatre

Artisteducator in Theatre

4 years, full-time
  • Bachelor's
  • Arnhem
  • Dutch
Theatre adds vibrancy to life, offering solace, recognition, and beauty. In the Artisteducator in Theatre course (FKA: Theatre in Education), you'll learn to engage, stimulate, and cultivate the artistic expression of others through your own artistry. You'll evolve into an artist who makes a meaningful impact, embraces a critical mindset, and shares compelling stories on both national and international stages. As an artisteducator, you'll excel at connecting, creating, moving, shaping, and listening. There's a 100% job guarantee.
Design Art Technology

Design Art Technology

4 years, full-time
  • Bachelor's
  • Arnhem
  • English
The bachelor's programme in Design Art Technology develops you to become a critical thinker and multi-disciplinary artist with a distinctive voice in a field that is rapidly evolving. We offer a unique programme where technology becomes both the material and the subject for thinking and creating. With a strong foundation in experimental design, media art and creative technology the programme will guide you in establishing a professional creative practice that is not only sustainable, but also future-proof.