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Master Performing Public Space

Master Performing Public Space

Requirements and application

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 dynamic programme.

Admission requirements

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:

  • Student Visa (Long-stay): If you plan to move to the Netherlands for the entire academic year. Fontys will assist you with this application.
  • Schengen Visa (Short-stay Multi Entry): If you remain based in your home country and only travel to the Netherlands for the on-site periods. You arrange this visa yourself.

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.

Application

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.

Deadlines:

  • Early Review Deadline: February 28, 2025
  • Non-EU Applicants: March 31, 2025
  • EU Applicants: May 30, 2025

You must apply through Studielink.nl, an online portal where you can submit and manage your application. Please note that the application process may differ slightly for EU and non-EU students.

Did you submit your project and research plan before February 28, 2025? Then you will receive individual feedback on your plan. You can use this feedback to improve your final submission before the official deadline. Send your documents to faa-publicspace@fontys.nl to take advantage of this opportunity.

Through the online portal, you will be asked to upload the following:

  • Personal details
  • Letter of motivation
  • Project and research plan
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Portfolio of your artistic experience
  • References and/or recommendation letters

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.

  • Non-EU nationalities: April 7, 2025, 03:00–04:30 p.m. (CEST)
  • EU nationalities: June 11, 2025, 03:00–04:30 p.m. (CEST)

Following the workshop, you will participate in an individual online interview:

  • Non-EU candidates: week of April 14, 2025
  • EU candidates: week of June 16, 2025

If you are admitted, you will receive an email from the Student Administration with further instructions about your enrolment and required documents.

Tuition fees

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 finances

Good 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.,

What other costs should you keep in mind?

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.

March 31 (non-EEA) or May 30 (EEA) 2025

Admission timeline

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

Early Review: February 28, 2025. Final deadlines: March 31 (non-EU) and May 30 (EU).

Master Performing Public Space

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.
  • 1 September 2025

    Start study programme

Study choice events

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

There are currently no activities planned for this study programme. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

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