Application and selection procedure
International applicants
The Creative Media and Game Technologies programme admits 200 students each year through a selection procedure. Make sure you apply before the deadline of 1 May and to complete your application in My Online Application before 2 May, 5 PM CET. You then have until 15 May to complete your assessment. See the three rounds below. The earlier you submit, the sooner you will receive clarity - useful for matters such as housing, planning and student finance.
Three portfolio deadlines (choose your round)
Would you like to take part in the selection procedure? Submit your portfolio/intake assignment by one of the following deadlines. The earlier you submit, the sooner you will receive clarity (useful for housing, planning, and student finance).
- Early Intake 1 – final deadline: 20 February
Everything received on or before 20 February will be assessed in the first round. If your results are sufficient, you will shortly be invited for an interview (February/March). This means you will find out early whether you have been accepted (or placed on the waiting list). - Early Intake 2 – final deadline: 27 March
If you submit after 20 February but no later than 27 March, you will be included in the second early round. Interviews will follow in April (or shortly thereafter), and you will still receive clarity well before the May deadline. - Final round – final deadline: 15 May
Submissions after 27 March and up to and including 15 May will be considered in the final round. Interviews will take place in (late) May / early June. This is the final deadline to compete for one of the 200 available places.
Tip: Want to take part in an Early Intake? Register in Studielink as soon as possible (preferably at least two weeks before the relevant deadline) so you’ll have enough time to upload your portfolio and ask any questions you may have.
- Step 1. Submit your application via Studielink
You are required to apply via Studielink, the platform for enrolment in higher education programmes in the Netherlands. Not only do you choose the Creative Media and Game Technologies programme, you also select the study path you want to attend: Design & Production, Programming or Visual Arts. You can track the status of your application on your personal Studielink page and in the progress overview in My Online Application.
- Step 2. Apply via My Online Application
After submitting your application in Studielink, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your application in My Online Application. This must be done by 2 May, 5 PM CET.
In My Online Application, you'll be asked to answer additional questions (e.g., about your English proficiency) and upload the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- ID / Passport
- Secondary school diploma with grade list and translation (if not in English, French, German, or Dutch), or your most recent grade list if you haven’t yet received your diploma.
You can track the status of your application in My Online Application.
- Step 3. Take part in the selection procedure
- Once the admissions officer has checked and (conditionally) approved your educational background, you will do an online intake assignment. Please find the assignments under the different study track pages under the tab Intake assignment and selection criteria.
- After turning in the assignment, it will be assessed and based on the result (pre-selection) you may be invited for an online interview.
The portfolio assignment requires a considerable amount of work, so it is wise to start as early as possible. Make sure to submit your assignment by the deadline you have chosen (see above), with 15 May being the final possible deadline. Your work will be assessed based on the selection criteria of the track you have selected.
Please note that you can only take part in one of the assessment rounds. There is no option to re-submit, even if you are not invited for an interview.
Within 10 working days after the intake interview, you will be informed about whether you have been admitted to the programme, you have been placed on the waiting list or you have been rejected. If places fall free, candidates on the waiting list will be allowed into the programme in chronological order.
- Step 4. Complete your enrolment: payment of tuition fee
In order to complete your enrolment, you need to confirm your digital authorisation or pay your tuition fee. You can find more information about the payment of the tuition fee here. This will be possible starting from May. You will receive an e-mail for this purpose, with the request to enter your payment details via your ‘To do’ list in Studielink.
We'll stay in touch
Throughout the application and selection process, Breda University of Applied Sciences will communicate with you via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox and (and spam folder) make sure to read and respond to any instructions.
Questions?
If you still have questions on the application or selection procedure, please contact us via [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not listed below, please contact us via [email protected].
- Can I submit earlier?
Yes! Finished your assignment early? Submit it immediately. We'll match your submission to the correct round based on the date we receive your portfolio. The sooner you submit, the faster we can assess your application and let you know if you're invited for an interview.
- Do I have to wait until my final exam grades are known?
No. You can apply and participate in the selection process while still taking your exam. We ask for your most recent list of grades; you will submit your final diploma later.
- What if I submit my assignment too late?
Submissions received after 15 May will not be included in the enrollment. If you have any problems, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
- Do I have to wait until I have completed my assignment before registering via Studielink?
No, you can register for the program via Studielink starting 1 October. You can submit your assignment later.
- Do I have a better chance of getting admitted if I submit the assignment earlier?
No, you don't have a better chance of securing a study place if you submit your assignment early. However, if you're admitted during one of the Early Admissions, you'll have more time to prepare for your start at BUas.
- Can I participate in multiple intake rounds?
No, you can only participate in one intake round. So make sure your assignment and portfolio are in perfect order when you submit them. If you're not selected, you can try again next year.
What if I register after 1 May?This isn't possible. You can register again for the next academic year starting 1 October.