Media, Art, Design and Architecture

The Bachelor of Arts in Media, Art, Design and Architecture (MKDA-EN) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an interdisciplinary programme combining media, art, design, and architecture. It examines the significance and contested histories of images, objects, and environments, while considering how these disciplines relate to the cultural and social contexts in which they appear.

Programme Details

The programme is taught in English and takes 3 years to complete, comprising 180 ECTS credits. Students develop the ability to critically analyse and discuss objects, paintings, buildings, films, and clips from multiple perspectives while building a broad theoretical and substantive foundation. Students choose a specialisation in their second year from Media, Art, Design, or Architecture. The programme is accredited by NVAO. For 2026/2027, the listed tuition fee for EU/EEA students is €2,694 per year; Non-EU/EEA and Institutional tuition fees are not provided.

Intake and Application

The source lists annual September intakes for 2027, 2028, and 2029. For the September 2027 intake, the application deadlines are May 1, 2027 for EU/EEA and April 1, 2027 for Non-EU/EEA. For September 2028, the deadlines are May 1, 2028 and April 1, 2028, respectively. For September 2029, the deadlines are May 1, 2029 and April 1, 2029, respectively. Specific language-test requirements are not provided in the source.