Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Master

Master Scientific Illustration

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences•Heerlen, NL•English
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★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for artists and designers passionate about medical and scientific visualization who want to contribute to research. Trade-off: highly specialized focus may limit broader design career options outside academia and healthcare.
Tuition · Intl
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€13,360
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Duration
2 years
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
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Min. English
6
IELTS required
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Bachelor
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About this program
In this in­ter­na­tional pro­gramme, you will learn to create accurate vi­su­al­i­sa­tions of subjects from the clinical, medical and bi­o­log­i­cal fields. You will acquire the skills to use a wide range of tra­di­tional and digital vi­su­al­i­sa­tion tech­niques. This pro­gramme is unique in Europe!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of ArtsSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsCAD/CAMDesign projectField tripExhibitionIndividual assignmentLiterature study
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.

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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6
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