Overview

The Arts and Culture MA programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is characterised by a broad focus on various domains of the cultural sector.

Key Facts

Here you will take courses in specialisations that are in line with developments in art, media, creative industry and design. While some specialisations place current affairs in a historical perspective, others deal explicitly with the contemporary context of art, culture and media. In our programmes you will learn more about history, theory, analysis, the many interrelationships and you will become acquainted with the research of the staff, but also with research projects in all kinds of cultural institutions and companies. The city of Amsterdam - the cultural heart of the Netherlands - offers a unique breeding ground for linking academic depth to the expertise of professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design, History and Culture

Methods of Design Analysis: The Meanings of Design

Trending Topics Arts and Culture

Design in Words: Criticism, Writing and Theory

The Arts and Crafts of Dutch Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Fine Arts View 5 other Masters in Fine Arts 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on a strict selection procedure. The Faculty’s Admissions Board will decide on your admission after evaluating your complete online application. In order to gain admission to any specialisation of the Arts and Culture Master’s programme, you will need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university. Your degree should include at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or the equivalent.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13920 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13920 EUR per year during 12 months.
National

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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