ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ University of the Arts (ArtEZ Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) is a government-funded Dutch university of applied sciences specialising in professional arts education. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Arnhem, it operates campuses in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle, each with its own character and academies covering music, fine art, design, theatre, dance, architecture, interior architecture, fashion and education in arts. ArtEZ is the largest arts teacher-training institute in the Netherlands. All programmes are accredited by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) as part of the obligatory Dutch higher education quality assurance system. ArtEZ consistently scores highly in the National Student Survey (NSE) and many programmes are rated 'Topopleiding' by the Keuzegids. Students are encouraged to work across disciplines, participating in interdisciplinary projects, residencies and international collaborations. Graduates find employment in education, the cultural sector, the creative industries, politics, media and science.