Overview

Use the power of circus to take an audience to magical places and talk about important societal issues in thought-provoking ways. Create a unique blend of athleticism, creativity, and storytelling. You are free to explore and discover your artistic path with this Circus and Performance Art programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences .

Key Facts

Exceptional training opportunities in a professional hall with modern facilities
Strategic location between London, Paris and Berlin and 100 km from Amsterdam.
Build and expand your professional network throughout your studies
Through teachers, internships, performances and students from diverse backgrounds.
Become part of a close-knit family that values independence and creativity
Our committed and ambitious students often have additional artistic interests.

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Programme Structure

Get trained on your circus discipline by an international team
Translate your artistic vision into reality
Work in interdisciplinairy projects with students from other art disciplines

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Drama View 3 other Bachelors in Drama in Netherlands

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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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.

Minimum level of foreign diploma’s:

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9740 EUR / year

≈ 9740 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Tilburg

Funding

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