OpenFieldArtEZ Master of Arts (MA) in Critical Fashion Practices (English-Taught)
Two-year research-driven Master of Arts in Arnhem interrogating fashion as a cultural, political, and ecological system, exploring post-capitalist garment production and regenerative textile materials.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Cultural Studies, or Visual Arts with high artistic merit.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative portfolio showing speculative garments, bio-textiles, or fashion essays.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from design educators.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ArtEZ Excellence Grants of up to €4,000 plus materials and exhibition production stipends
- Application fee
- €100 handling fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €11,200/year for non-EU students; €2,601/year for EU students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Non-EU applicant deadline for September intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ArtEZ University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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