Bachelor in Graphic Design

For Bachelor in Graphic Design, the tuition fee is 10,700 EUR per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Feb 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Graphic Design at ArtEZ Institute for the Arts is a 4-year program for students who want to learn about graphic design in a changing world. This English-taught program helps students become experts in their field and adapt to new technologies and communication platforms.

The curriculum includes subjects like Type & Typography, Design Research, Experiment & Motion, Interactive Media, and Design Theory. Students learn by doing hands-on projects and collaborating with others, which helps them develop strong skills and become empathetic to different perspectives.

After graduating, students can work as Graphic Designers, Visual Designers, Brand Identity Specialists, Design Researchers, or Art Directors in industries like advertising, publishing, and media. They can work for companies, start their own businesses, or freelance, using their skills to help businesses and organizations communicate effectively.

ArtEZ Institute for the Arts in the Netherlands is a dynamic centre for creative education where experimentation and cross-disciplinary practice take priority. Founded in 2002, ArtEZ serves a community of roughly 3,000 students and has a notably international student body, creating a multicultural studio culture. The institute offers focused programs across fine arts, design, fashion, music, and dance designed to cultivate both technical craft and conceptual innovation.

Curricula encourage collaboration across artistic disciplines and foster independent artistic inquiry, with studios, workshops, and performance spaces that mirror professional creative environments. Emphasis on critique, portfolio development, exhibitions, and public projects prepares students for contemporary artistic careers or further study. Teachers and visiting artists actively engage students in project-based learning and cross-border cultural dialogues.

International applicants will find an open, exploratory atmosphere with practical support for settling into life in the Netherlands. Language options, studio mentorship, and connections to galleries and festivals help graduates build profiles for the European and global arts scene. Prospective students should prepare a strong portfolio and be ready to articulate their conceptual interests to thrive at ArtEZ.