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MASTER EDUCATION IN ARTS (part-time programme)

Application 2027 – 2028 

If you are interested in pursuing a degree at our institute for our 2027 – 2028 cohort, please submit your application from the 1st of October 2026 onwards.

Deadlines

February 15, 2027 – priority deadline  for Dutch and EU applicants 


May 17, 2027 –  final deadline for Dutch and EU applicants 

Important note:  For this part-time programme Master Education in Arts it is not possible for NON-EU applicants to obtain a study visa. For this reason, this master cannot accept NON-EU applicants, unless they have an EU passport, or are residents in the Netherlands and have a visa which allows them to follow a part-time course

Due to the number of applications received by the Piet Zwart Institute Master’s programmes, we strongly encourage you to apply early. 

Once a committee has reviewed your completed application, you may be invited for an interview.

Admission procedure   

When you meet the requirements for participation in the master’s program (a completed relevant BA or MA degree; sufficient experience in arts education; and a well-substantiated motivation letter), you will be invited for an interview. The purpose of this conversation is to mutually explore whether the program is a good fit and whether the content aligns with your goals and expectations. 

Selection criteria 

All applicants for the Piet Zwart Institute need to have completed a Bachelor as a minimum degree. English is our working language, and proficiency in both speaking and writing is a necessity. All applications should be in English. 

How to apply  

Please read all of the admission requirements below before applying.  

Register for your desired master program of choice via: www.studielink.nl  

Our programmes can be found under Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Willem de Kooning Academy and the Piet Zwart Institute are faculties of this university, hence the selection. Then select HBO Master and look for your desired Master programme. The Piet Zwart Institute Master Education in Arts.

Please note that after registering with Studielink it takes around 5 working days to receive your 7- digit student number.

If you wish to enrol in more than one Master’s programme: go to Studielink, navigate to “My enrolments,” and select “Add new enrolment” to apply for a second programme.

Upload all of the required admission documents in Osiris:

Application requirements Master Education in Arts. (formatted as pdf): 

  • Portfolio. The portfolio should contain an insight into your artistic as well as educational practice. Create a representative selection of educational projects or experiences that accurately reflect your practice and expertise 
  • Motivation statement. Describe your current artistic/educational practice and motivation to study at the Master of Education in Arts. In addition: try to describe a clear research incentive or learning goal with regards to what you like to focus on in the two-year study. 
  • CV  
    A summary of your professional development like your previous education, work experience and a description of current work/activities.  

Your admission documents will be reviewed and assessed by the Admissions Committee. Following this review, you may or may not be invited to an interview. After the interview, you will be informed whether or not you have been offered a place on the programme or placed on the waiting list. 

Please note, due to the high level of applications the Piet Zwart Institute receives, we are unable to provide feedback regarding unsuccessful applications. 

Upload the required academic documents in Osiris: 

  • Certified copy of Bachelor diploma (with a certified English translation if your diploma is not in Dutch, English, German, Spanish or French) 
  • Certified copy of transcripts (with a certified English translation if your diploma is not in Dutch, English, German, Spanish or French) 
  • Copy of passport (valid at the start of the programme) 
  • Results of the English language test: TOEFL/IELTS/CAE (see LINK for more information) 

Your academic documents will be screened by the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA).

Once you have met all the requirements, you will receive your proof of enrolment.

Diploma   

If at the time of applying, you are still in the final year of your BA study, we can also determine your eligibility based on a current transcript plus a statement of graduation from your school stating your expected date of graduation and the official name of the diploma (in original language) you are expected to obtain.   

Please note: the waiting list is an important part of our process, and we often select candidates from it after the deadline has closed. If you are placed on the waiting list, we will ask you to confirm your interest in remaining on this waiting list.

You can follow your application progress in https://my.rotterdamuas.com/ 

Find more information about FUNDING:  

Funding – Piet Zwart Institute 

Find more information about DEADLINES 

Deadlines – Piet Zwart Institute 

Find more information about: TUITION FEES  

Tuition Fees – Piet Zwart Institute 

Find more information about: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

International Students – Piet Zwart Institute 

Find more information about LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 

Language Requirements – Piet Zwart Institute 

Questions?  
For questions about the application procedure, please contact us via: e-mail: pzi.admission@hr.nl