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Master Architecture

Master Architecture

Requirements and application

Admission requirements

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.

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.

Admission deadline 2025-2026

This programme has a selection procedure.To apply for the academic year 2025–2026, you must complete three steps.

The application deadlines are:

  • April 1, 2025 for non-EU students
  • July 1, 2025 for EU students

You need to apply via Studielink, upload a portfolio and motivation letter, and take part in an interview.

Go to studielink.nl to apply.This is the official application portal for students in the Netherlands.The process may differ for EU and non-EU students. Follow the steps carefully.

After applying, you upload:

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

We review these to decide whether you will be invited for the next step.

If your documents are approved, you will receive an invitation for an online interview.In this conversation, we want to get to know you better and hear more about your motivation.

March 2026

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

    Studielink
  • Admissions assessment

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

    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
  • 1 September 2025

    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!

Part-time

Open evening Master Architecture

Wednesday 04 June
18:00 - 20:30 CEST
Bisschop Zwijsenstraat 5, Tilburg

Building: Building Zwijsenplein (ZP, entrance no. 5)

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