Bachelor
Interdisciplinary Arts
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students who want to combine art with research and social impact in a hands-on European programme. Trade-off: its interdisciplinary focus demands strong self-direction and may lack the depth of traditional fine-arts tracks.
Tuition · Intl
↗€12,280
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗12
DUO ↓37% ↗
Intl. %
↗50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€2,950
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
iArts Mission Statement
Our increasingly complex and uncertain society requires professionals with artistic and investigative expertise; professionals who explore and intervene in unpredictable, precarious and stalemate contexts. iArts professionals address and shape issues in inquisitive ways, thus opening and designing collaborative processes and strategic trajectories to nurture new thought and action.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyCAD/CAMDesign projectField tripExhibitionGame developmentGroup assignmentGroup discussion
About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Heerlen, Maastricht, and Sittard in the southern Limburg region. Known for healthcare programs, performing arts (Conservatorium Maastricht), and proximity to Belgium and Germany enabling cross-border opportunities.
Living in Heerlen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
87k
Multicultural, affordable, and border-region influenced. Heerlen has a distinct Limburg character with influences from Belgium and Germany. The city is unpretentious and practical.
View city guide →Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlook
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 288%
Complete this degree66%
Continue studying after graduating12%
Women among first-years80%
International students50%
Taught in the evening20%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 10 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.4
Involvement & contact3.6
Testing & assessment3.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Internships
?No data yet
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