Admission requirements
Interested applicants should preferably have a design background with a graphic design bachelor to show that. Candidates from other disciplines with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of design (for example architecture, film or journalism) – are also welcome to apply. As a NLN student you should not be afraid of embracing new technologies and learning programming. You also have the stamina to step out of your comfort zone and are not afraid of hard work. Non Linear Narrative has a preference towards applicants with at least two years of working experience outside of previous education.
As part of the admission and selection procedure for the Master Non Linear Narrative at the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK), you will be asked to provide examples of work (portfolio), motivation about your future plans, your choice to study with us and your curriculum vitae. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
Read first about the general eligibility requirements and the specific requirements of the materials you need to prepare before starting your application.
General requirements
In order to apply for the master’s Fine Art & Design Non Linear Narrative at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, candidates
- must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and
- be proficient in both spoken and written English
Non-EU/EEA candidates are required to provide proof of English Language proficiency.
EU/EEA candidates' English language level will be assessed during their interview/entry examination day.
Specific requirements
In your application you'll need to provide the following:
The portfolio should show us your creative abilities, highlight your critical thinking, and prove your imaginative skills. Visual storytelling is at the heart of the programme, therefore your work should not only mirror reality but also reimagine it.
Please consider to include photographs, drawings, digital work, websites, books, moving image, audio, or more. Please use a maximum 200 words for each project description. For time-based work, provide accessible links, maximum 5 minutes – you can make short edits / trailers of longer work.
Consider the components of our programme, and don’t be afraid to show us sketches, experiments, or works in progress that help us to understand your methods.
File specifications: 1 PDF file, max. 20 MB, max. 30 pages.
Please include your previous education(s), professional experience, personal interests and any other milestones including exhibitions, research presentations, publications, grants, prizes and nominations.Volunteer work and political participation are considered great assets. Let us know who you are and what you offer.
File specifications: 1 PDF file of max. 2 pages, A4
Your motivation letter outlines who you are, why you want to study with Non Linear Narrative, why now, and what you want to get out of it. Let us know how you found out about the programme, and what you expect from it.
File specifications: PDF file, 1 page, A4
Application deadline and admission dates for study year 2026–2027
Application/portfolio deadline | Admission days/interviews |
|---|---|
| 2 March 2026* | mid April |
Application/portfolio deadline: In order to apply, you must first register in Studielink (Dutch national database for admission to higher education) and then gain access to our online application system OSIRIS where you will be asked to submit your portfolio and other supporting documents.
Admission days/interviews: After the deadline the selection committee reviews your portfolio and other documents and decides whether you will be invited for an admission interview. If the committee decides positively, you will receive an e-mail with more information on this phase of the process.
* Applications received after 2 March may be considered only if places remain. Applying after 2 March therefore does not guarantee that your application will be processed.
