Bachelor of Circus and Performance Art (ACaPA)

Internationally renowned conservatory program training professional contemporary circus artists in aerial acrobatics, juggling, tightwire, teeterboard, and dramaturgy.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High physical aptitude, medical clearance, and successful two-round physical audition
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Video audition reel and personal artistic statement
Recommendation letters: One circus or movement instructor reference

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: International circus tour and performance grants
Application fee: Audition fee €75
Tuition / joining costs: €2,530 EU / €10,800 non-EU per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Fontys School of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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