The application deadline for all candidates is 1 March
Admission requirements
On this page you can read about the application deadline, general eligibility requirements, the specific requirements regarding your portfolio and other documents you need to prepare for your application.
General Requirements
- You have (at least) a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design.
- You are 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
To apply for the Master Type and Media you must also meet the following criteria:
- You have sufficient practical experience in typography and design.
- You are able to write about your motivation for joining the master programme.
- You have a convincing portfolio of graphic design and typographic design.
- Your portfolio contains examples of calligraphy, lettering and type design.
- You can document your fascination for type design, typography and different media.
- You are acquainted with developments in the field of type design.
We ask you to upload the following documents:
- your letter of motivation
- your CV (max 2MB in pdf)
- your portfolio (max 20MB)
Your digital portfolio
Your digital portfolio needs to demonstrate your motivation and interest in type design and typography. The portfolio should give a good insight into your way of thinking.
We’re not necessarily looking for finished products (as you would show a client for instance) but rather we want to see the process of your design work. So please include sketches, half products, intermediates and development steps for a variety of projects.
File specifications: PDF, not larger than 20MB.
Portfolio talks for Type and Media applicants
Receive feedback before applying
Do you want to apply for the master Type and Media, but would you like to discuss your portfolio before submitting it for admission? Type and Media organises online portfolio talks on Thursday 30 January, from 13:30 to 17:00. During these talks, you will receive feedback from Type and Media students via Microsoft Teams.
Please send an email to typemedia@kabk.nl to sign up.
Application/portfolio deadline and admission interview
In order 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.
The final deadline for submitting your application is 1 March.
You may review and/or adjust your application at any time before the deadline by logging in with the username and password you will receive.
The selection committee will assess your portfolio and motivation. Shortlisted applicants are invited by email to present their portfolio online to the selection committee. Invitations for the interviews are sent out in the beginning of April; the interviews are held later that month. At the end of May, you will be informed whether you are accepted or not.
Every year, Type and Media receives a lot of applications. The total intake capacity of Type and Media is 12 students every year.
