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Master Architecture

Master Architecture

Requirements and application

Admission requirements

You can be admitted to this Master's programme if you have a Bachelor's degree in academic or higher professional education.

You have to work a minimum of 20 hours a week in a relevant practice (Architect’s firm or related). The academy offers alternative practice studios for students who are temporarily unable to find a regular job. In these alternative practice studio’s students will work on assignments by real stakeholders and will be supervised by practitioners. There is usually no remuneration for participating students.

For all programmes conducted in English Fontys Academy of the Arts has set minimum language requirements.To prove that you meet these requirements you will be asked to send one of the English language certificates.

As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit. Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.

*except nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the USA and Vatican City State.

If you want to be considered for the NL Scholarship, you will be asked to motivate (+/- 500 words) how you plan to use this scholarship for the Master Architecture.

The application deadline for the NL Scholarship is May 1.

You can find the application form here .

Admission deadline 2026-2027

This programme has a selection procedure.To apply for the academic year 2026–2027, you must complete three steps.

The application deadlines are:

  • April 1, 2026 for non-EU students
  • July 1, 2026 for EU students

Register via Studielink. You can do this from 1 October onwards. From 1 November onwards, you will receive an email within two working days with a link to your personal admission page (check your spam folder too!). Requirements differ for EU and Non-EU students.

After applying, you upload:

  • Your portfolio
  • A motivation letter
  • Any other required documents

The preselection for Non_EU candidates will take place between March 1st and May 1st. The interview takes place on Monday, Tuesday or Friday, you will receive an online invitation by e-mail at least 2 weeks before the interview takes place.

If you pass the preselection, you will receive an invitation for an online interview.

During this interview, we want to get to know you better and hear more about your motivation. The interview will last 20 minutes.

Deadline: April 1 (non-EEA), July 1 (EEA)

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.

Master Architecture

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire admission process.

  • Start your orientation

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events
  • Register

    Register for the course via Studielink

    Ga naar Studielink
  • Admissions assessment

    For this course, you will first complete an assessment. More information can be found under Requirements & application.

    Ga naar Studielink
    Please note: You can only be admitted once you have successfully completed this.
  • Complete your payment

    The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation.

    Everything about finances
  • Arrange student housing

    Fontys can offer housing for a limited number of international students. Fill in the housing application form before the deadline (June 15).

    More info about housing
  • 31 August 2026

    Start study programme

Study choice events

You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.

Open Day

Wondering if this programme is right for you? Visit our Open Day and find out! Meet students and teachers, learn more about the programme through presentations and take a walk around the campus. Check the full programme and register today!

Keep me informed: Open day 18 January 2026

18 January 2026

Information session

Take part in an online information session. Ask your questions and get useful information. Click for more info and sign up.

Full-time

For students by students

Monday 10 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online
Full-time

A guide to making the right study choice

Monday 17 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online
Part-time

Information session Master Architecture

Wednesday 19 November
19:00 - 20:00 CET
Online
Full-time

Studying in the Netherlands

Monday 24 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online
Part-time

Information session Master Architecture

Wednesday 04 March
19:00 - 20:00 CET
Online

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