Introduction

Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, which means Amsterdam Academy of the Arts in Chinese, is a famous art academy located in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. It plays an important role in the field of art education in the Netherlands and even in the world.

Overview

Number of students: about 3,000 students.

Majors: covering art education, ballet, jazz music and dance, modern drama dance, dance teachers, new dance development, dance, novel and documentary directors, production, script writing, photography, sound, editing, production design, interactive media/visual impact, classical music, jazz, pop music, early music, opera, music education, hotel cabaret, directing, drama teacher education, directing, museology, landscape architecture, urban planning, architectural design and many other fields.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1987.

School strength

Faculty: It has a group of teachers with rich teaching experience and professional practice experience in the field of art. They not only have profound artistic attainments, but also can guide students to conduct innovative artistic exploration and help students improve their professional skills and artistic expression.

Academic achievements: The school focuses on combining artistic practice with theoretical research. Students and alumni have won many domestic and international competitions, such as the Prinses Christina Competition, the 5th National Viola Competition, the Van Wassenaer Competition, the Russian National Music Competition, the Achri Prix International, etc. These achievements fully reflect the high quality and high level of the school's art education.

Institutional nature

The Amsterdam Academy of the Arts is a public university of applied sciences.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of theory and practice, focusing on cultivating students' practical operation ability and innovative thinking, so that students can have a solid professional foundation and unique artistic perspective in the field of art.

Pay attention to the development of students' personality, encourage students to show their own style in artistic creation, tap their own potential, and cultivate students' teamwork spirit and interdisciplinary communication ability to adapt to the diversified art market needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Music, dance, drama, film, architecture, fine arts and other disciplines are the key development areas of the school. Among them, according to the evaluation of Keuzegids Master, the opera major of the Amsterdam Conservatory of Music, the dance major of the Academy of Drama and Dance, the architecture major of the School of Architecture, and the art education major of the School of Fine Arts Education are rated as one of the best master's programs in the Netherlands.

Discipline advantages: In terms of music, the school has the largest and most diverse music school in the Netherlands, providing a full range of music education from classical music to pop music; the dance discipline covers the teaching and research of various dance forms and styles; the drama discipline focuses on the training of performance, directing, screenwriting and other aspects; the film discipline has advantages in film production, directing, screenwriting, photography and other fields; the architecture discipline emphasizes the combination of design and practice, and cultivates students' spatial creativity and architectural design ability; the fine arts discipline is committed to cultivating students' artistic skills and aesthetic literacy in painting, sculpture, visual communication and other aspects.

Department

The school consists of the Amsterdam School of Architecture, the School of Fine Arts Education, the Amsterdam Academy of Music and Drama, the Netherlands Film and Television Academy, the Drama Academy, the Reinwardt The school consists of six colleges, including the Amsterdam Conservatory of Music and the Netherlands Film and Television Academy. Each college conducts undergraduate and master's education and teaching activities in its professional field.

Ranking

Ranked 40th in the Dutch university rankings of the Global University Network (4icu) and 4288th in the World University Rankings of Webometrics.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and student nationality. The school provides scholarships for international students.

Campus

Campus distribution: The school has multiple campuses in Amsterdam, each with its own unique professional settings and teaching focus. For example, the Amsterdam Conservatory of Music focuses on music education and performance, while the Netherlands Film and Television Academy focuses on film production and film and television art research.

Teaching facilities: It has complete teaching facilities, including professional studios, rehearsal halls, theaters, cinemas, recording studios, design studios, libraries, etc., which provide students with a good learning and practice environment and meet the learning needs of students of different majors.

Campus life: Campus life is rich and colorful. The school organizes and holds numerous art exhibitions, performances, concerts, film festivals and other activities, providing students with a platform to showcase their artistic talents and exchange learning. In addition, the school has a number of student clubs and societies covering a variety of artistic interests, such as photography club, drama club, music club, etc. Students can participate in them according to their own interests and hobbies, expand their artistic horizons, and make like-minded friends.