
Overview
The Circus and Performance Art programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences enables its students to start a professional career in various fields of contemporary circus and in other performing arts.You will become an artistic entrepreneur and receive the opportunity to build up your professional network.
Why this study in the Netherlands?
- International qualified (guest-)teachers from the workfield
- Exceptional training opportunities in a professional hall with modern facilities
- You can work interdisciplinary with other studies of Fontys Academy of the Arts
- Everyone is very committed
- The academy in Tilburg is located between London, Paris and Berlin. And only 100km from Amsterdam. We are internationally oriented.
- We teach 14 different disciplines
Career opportunities
- The education at Circus and Performance Art enables you to start a professional career in various fields of contemporary circus and in other performing arts. It provides you with the aptitude to meet the requirements of an incessantly evolving art form on a professional level.
- You will work in the field of circus, a large professional field that has evolved considerably, and that nowadays embraces various structures: circus, variety shows, street performances, site-specific work, circus theatre, visual theatre, amusement parks, events and more.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Circus techniques
- Group work
- Dance
- Physical theatre
- Performance Art
- General physical preparation
- Floor acrobatics
- Trampoline
- Anatomy
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Auditions: 26-28 May
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Tilburg, Netherlands
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For Dutch students: VWO-, HAVO- or MBO 4-diploma (your diploma will be verified via Studielink).
- Non-Dutch students: once admitted after the audition you will be asked to send a certified copy of your original diploma and grades list of your high school diploma, so Fontys can evaluate these.
- Belgium: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with a transcript (after 7 years BSO or after 6 years ASO/TSO/KSO).
- Germany: Fachhochschulreife or Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife.
- France: Baccalaureat
- Other nationalities: check if your diploma will be sufficient through this Nuffic website.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
12480 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12480 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Tilburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Circus and Performance Art.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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