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BA Fine Art

Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Minerva Art Academy) · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededSelectiveArts academyPortfolioInterview
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 June 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A studio-based fine art degree in which you develop your own artistic practice, assessed on visual, reflective, analytical and communicative skills. It is a practical, career-focused degree at an arts academy that is part of a university of applied sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • You need a school-leaving qualification at the level required for Dutch universities of applied sciences (HAVO equivalent), plus English at IELTS 6.0 (or an accepted alternative). Applicants without the required prior education may be admitted on exceptional talent after an extra test (€30).
  • Two-round entrance exam: portfolio, motivation letter and CV first, then a home assignment and a short online interview in English.

How to apply

  1. Register on StudielinkChoose BA Fine Art at Hanze (Minerva) for September 2027; registration opens in October 2026.
  2. Upload portfolioUpload portfolio, motivation letter and CV as one PDF (max 50 MB) before 1 June 2027.
  3. Home assignment and interviewIf you pass round 1, complete a home assignment and an online interview of about 10 minutes with two tutors and a student.
  4. DecisionResults are sent within about two weeks of round 2. Then complete enrolment and upload your diploma and English proof.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Register on Studielink (registration for 2027/28 opens in October 2026) and upload your portfolio, motivation letter and CV as one PDF before 1 June 2027 for September 2027 entry..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). Minerva also charges all students a workshop contribution of €75 per academic year.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective entry: you must pass the entrance exam (portfolio and interview) to get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo published cap
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Minerva Art Academy / Hanze website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee is for 2026/27, so check the 2027/28 fee with Hanze. Always confirm details with the university before applying.