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Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design
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Tuition · Intl
↗€10,308
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗116
DUO ↓63% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗17:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design offers 2-year research programmes: MA Visual Arts, MA Situated Design and MA Ecology Futures.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMasterField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Avans University of Applied Sciences
Avans University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with campuses in Breda, Den Bosch, and Tilburg. Known for its practical approach to education and strong connections with regional industry, offering programs in technology, business, and creative industries.
Living in Breda
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€440/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
184k
Charming, friendly, and southern Dutch. Breda has a distinctive Burgundian atmosphere typical of the southern Netherlands, with good food, outdoor cafes, and a welcoming community. The city feels more relaxed than northern Dutch cities.
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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree83%
Women among first-years81%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 21 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.3
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again2.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Internships
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