Overview

From a ‘painterly perspective’ within a studio-based programme, you will investigate materials, methods, and concepts in cultural and historical contexts, while engaging in critical dialogues with diverse approaches to painting.

Whether you draw on traditional methods or experimental and expanded practices, this Painting programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen encourages you to push boundaries and create meaningful, relevant, and resonant work.

Why choose this programme?

By choosing the Painting programme, you are embracing a journey fuelled by curiosity and an openness to painting as an expanded practice. Here, you’ll investigate painting to explore, question, and reimagine through multiple perspectives. The programme offers an environment where you can put both your existing and developing skills into practice, connecting them to cultural, historical, and societal frameworks. The Master’s programme fosters experimentation, dialogue, reflection, and critical inquiry, empowering you to deepen and innovate your practice and create meaningful work.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The first year of the Painting programme is a dynamic period of discovery and self-reflection.

In the second year of the Painting programme, the focus shifts towards the development of your final project and thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-07 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

There will be two admission rounds for non-EU applications and three admission rounds for EU applications starting in January

Language

English

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Art History View 12 other Masters in Art History in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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4

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree / skill level: Those wishing to enrol as students for the FMI study programmes must have a bachelor's degree in the field of media, art, design, or related fields, or have a bachelor's degree skill level, with considerable (work) experience in artistic contexts;
Portfolio: providing a clear picture of your process and characteristics of your artistic practise;
Language requirements for admission to programmes taught in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9639 EUR / year

≈ 9639 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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