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Read more about the requirements to join the Fontys Master Performing Public Space. This page provides you with details on eligibility, the application process, and necessary documentation to become part of our international programme.
To be admitted to the programme, you need a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts or in a related artistic practice.
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.
The Master Performing Public Space is a blended programme: partly online, partly on-site (2 weeks in October, January, and May).
You have two visa options:
Important: For the Schengen visa, select "Multi Entry" on the application form and check specific requirements based on your country.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences will act according to the Code of Conduct.
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 Performing Pulic Space.
The application deadline for the NL Scholarship is May 1.
You can find the application form here.
Read the answers to frequently asked questions here.
To apply for the Master Performing Public Space, candidates must complete several steps including submitting materials, participating in an online workshop, and attending an interview. Below you will find the full process clearly outlined.
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.
The Master PPS offers you the possibility to receive feedback on your Project and research plan. If you would like to take advantage of this option, send your Project and research plan to faa-publicspace@fontys.nl before the early review deadline of February 27, 2026. You will receive individual feedback on your plan. You can use this feedback to improve your final submission before the official deadline.
Please Note: You will only receive feedback if you send your Project and research plan via e-mail before the deadline, please include ‘Early review’ in the topic of the e-mail.
Through the online portal, you will be asked to upload the following:
After submitting your application on time, you will be invited to an online workshop designed to deepen your understanding of the programme and artistic research.
Application Workshop Non-EU nationalities: Tuesday, April 7 2026 15.00 – 17.00 (CEST)
Application Workshop EU nationalities: Monday, June 8 2026 15.00-17.00 (CEST)
Following the workshop, you will participate in an individual online interview.
The interviews will be in the following weeks:
Non-EU Nationalities: Week 16 and week 17
EU Nationalities: Week 25 and week 26
If you are admitted, you will receive an email from the Student Administration with further instructions about your enrolment and required documents.
Taking care of your finances is an important part of student life. There are tuition fees, possible scholarships and (proof of) living expenses to consider.
More about financesGood to know: the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) requires non-EEA students to prove they have access to a certain amount of money per year/semester. Read more by clicking the link above.,
Besides tuition fees, there are more costs such as textbooks, introduction, excursions and a good laptop. Are you going to live in a room? Then you will pay rent and other living costs such as gas, water and internet.
Check on DUO whether you are eligible for study financing or a student public transport pass.
Foreign students in the Netherlands typically spend €900-€1,100 monthly, covering rent, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and more.
Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.
Early Review: February 27, 2026. Final deadlines: March 30 (non-EEA) and May 29 (EEA) 2026
You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.
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