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. 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:
- Your digital portfolio (one PDF file max 20MB, max 30 pages, with maximum 200 words for each project description)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation (PDF file, 1 A4 page)
Application/portfolio deadline & admission dates
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 documents including a portfolio.
The application deadline for study year 2025 – 2026 was 1 March, but you can still apply until 1 May.
We will first process all applications submitted before the 1 March deadline. We expect plenty of spots to be available, so feel free to apply until 1 May. Because we do understand that the shift of the deadline from 1 May to 1 March was not known to everybody.
