Visual Arts, Media and Architecture (Research)
Admission requirements and application for Dutch students
Required level of entry
The research Master's is aimed in particular at the talented student who is exceptionally motivated to train in academic methods in the field of art history, architecture history, visual culture and media studies. To be admitted to the course the student should have at least a Bachelor’s diploma in art, architecture, media and culture. The international academic approach means that a broad knowledge of languages is necessary. You should therefore be able to show that you have an active knowledge of English (speaking and writing), and a passive knowledge of Dutch, German, French (and possibly Italian).
Admission
In order to be admitted you must apply via Studielink before the 1st of May for the researchmaster Visual Arts, Media and Architecture under the label Kunst- en cultuurwetenschappen (research). Then you should send in an application for admission to the Examining Board. This application must always consist of:
- a letter setting out your motivation for your application,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a research or curriculum design concerning a research topic,
- a letter of approval from the intended supervisor
- a certified list of the academic results obtained to date (qualifications and lists of grades); it should show that the thesis and other parts relevant to the field chosen for graduation in the research master’s course have an average of no less than 8.0.
Not a student from the Faculty of Arts of VU
Students from outside the Faculty of Arts of the VU University must also provide a copy of their thesis and copies of papers they produced in the 2nd and 3rd years of their bachelor course, or another course of a similar level.
The application should be sent to:
VU University
Faculty of Arts
Examining Board Graduate School of Humanities
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Examining Board of the research Master’s course, in consultation with the professor or professors concerned, will decide whether you may be admitted to the course and whether additional requirements are necessary or an exemption can be made. Admission may also depend on the results of a personal interview with the Examining Board about your motivation. Only those students who have obtained their Bachelor’s degree before 1 September in the year they would like to begin will be admitted. Admission requests from students from abroad will be looked at individually by the Examining Board.
In addition to sending a request for admission to the Examining Board, you must apply to the VU Student Reception, the deadline for application is the 1st of May; you will then be sent a registration pack. When your application has been accepted by the Examining Board you may register definitely.
Application and registration
VU University
Student Service Desk, Main Building
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
Phone: +31 (0)20 5985020 (from 10.00 to 17.00)
International students and students with a foreign Bachelor's/Master's degree
If you would like to start a Master’s programme at the Faculty of Arts, you can apply using our online application system, using the following link. The departmental Examination Board will decide upon your admission after having officially reviewed and evaluated your diplomas/degrees. Diplomas unknown by the board will be assessed by the Master's coordinator in cooperation with the NUFFIC.
Admission
For general admission requirements, please check the information on the main VU website.
You must always present official test results proving your proficiency in English. Only students who have completed a full high school or bachelor’s degree in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia may be exempted. We require a TOEFL score (score 580 paper based, score 237 computer based or score 92 internet based) or an IELTS score (score 6.5).
Deadline for international students
The application deadline for EU students is 1st May 2012. Please note that we must have received all required documents and the application fee before the deadline in order to start the evaluation process. The application deadline for non-EU students is closed, this was 1st of April.
Contact information for international students
E: master.let@vu.nl
T: +31 (0)20 598 6429
F: +31 (0)20 598 6500
