Overview

At the Academy of Circus and Performance Art, you are encouraged to develop your personal artistic profile both as a creator and as a circus artist.

The education at ACAPA 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 Fine and Performing Arts

Everyone is very committed

ACAPA Tilburg is located between London, Paris and Berlin. And only 100km from Amsterdam.

We teach 14 different disciplines

Programme Structure

The study program in the first year consists of the following courses:

Circus techniques
Group work

Dance

Physical theatre

Performance Art

General physical preparation

Floor acrobatics

Trampoline

Anatomy

Circus in context

Training methods and planning

Dramaturgy

Security, safety, rigging

Research and performance project
Group performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sports Sciences Theatre & Dance Music Performance View 6 other Bachelors in Music Performance in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit.

Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.

Tuition Fee

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International

11190 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11190 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 48 months.

Please check the tuition fees indicator to determine the tuition rate for your situation: https://fontys.edu/tuitionfees/

Living costs for Tilburg

700 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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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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