Are you thinking about coming to study with us at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy? Perhaps you have questions about our courses, how to register, how the selection procedure works or what it is like to study at a fashion academy in Amsterdam? Or maybe you want to transfer from your current university to our Academy?

Applying to one of our undergraduate or foundation programmes is the first important step in your future at Amsterdam Fashion Academy. We greatly appreciate your trust in our academy and we will give your request careful consideration. Choosing the right course at a university that’s right for you is a big decision to make. That’s why we don’t just make our decisions based on a submitted form, but prefer to talk to you during one of our interview days or open days. Your motivation, drive and commitment are just as important to us as your prior education. In order to make the admission process as clear and straightforward as possible, we have split it into four steps.

Request for Information or Open Day

Fill out the Request for Information form of the programme of interest or sign up to an Open Day. We will contact you to schedule an appointment (video call or meeting) to find out more about you and give you more information about the programme.

Fill out the application form:

• Complete the form in each section;
• Upload your letter of motivations or personal statement;
• Upload a digital copy of your secondary school diploma or transcript of grades or proof of enrolment;
• Upload a digital copy of your passport;
• Upload a passport-size photo;
• Upload your portfolio (this is mandatory only for the Bachelor’s degree Fashion Design applicants);
• Pay the application fee of € 350 (see details in the application form).

Interview:

• We will invite you an Interview Day.
• If you can’t attend the Interview Day, we will propose you another date to you.
• Depending on the programme, you may need to complete an assignment before the Interview Day;
• During the Interview Day, you will also work on a collaborative task with other applicants.

Admission:

• Within 2 weeks following the Interview Day, we will let you know if you have been admitted.
• If so, we will send you the letter of admission and the agreement to sign. At this stage, you will be able to select the payment plan you prefer.
• Once we receive the signed agreement from you, we will send you the invoice.
• Pay the deposit (20% of the tuition fee) before or on the 10^th of April, 2024 (early bird tuition fee) or after 10th of  April, 2024 (regular tuition fee).

Experience the Amsterdam Fashion Academy like never before during our exclusive Open Days. These personalized experience, led by our experienced lecturers, offer an in-depth exploration of the fashion world.

Explore our campus, including captivating fashion exhibitions, receive detailed explanations about our programs, and seize the opportunity to connect with our community of current students and accomplished alumni. Plus, prepare to immerse yourself in our exciting hands-on workshops, allowing you to discover your passion and potential firsthand.