AKI ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design
In the atmospheric setting of this former textile factory, students create impressive sculptures and stunning motion graphics. Or print photos in the darkroom. Welcome to a factory of innovative ideas and unique creators.
Discover your own style in Enschede
All kinds of students opt for AKI as a creative hub that lets them discover and develop an individual style that expresses who they are. The factory’s production line has long since disappeared. But its steel and concrete structure, with its cast floors and vast windows, is still very much intact. Here, as a creator of tomorrow, you are free to explore your own unique ideas, a world away from the mass-market mindset.
'A trusting environment, a relaxed setting, a place where you can truly discover yourself. I felt that freedom right away. I walked in and thought, yes, this is where I want to study. An instant connection.'
Art and technology
The students’ work has a strong personal focus, but the role of technology is also key. Hardly surprising when the hi-tech University of Twente is right around the corner.
Be different
AKI has so much to offer. Encounter all kinds of international students and experiment with a whole range of different disciplines. Collaborate on projects with the University of Twente and bring together innovation, art and technology. The city of Enschede’s prime location, close to the German border, invites AKI students to look beyond the Netherlands. Cross-border cooperation is a big part of our projects, internships and exhibitions. That makes AKI a unique place to study. At AKI, we encourage you to be as outstanding and different as you want to be! Everyone is welcome.
