ArtEZ provides a coherent range of preparatory programmes, Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in visual art, architecture, fashion, design, music, theatre, creative writing, dance and art education for more than 3000 students in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle.

ArtEZ is a specialised knowledge institute, where lecturers link theory with practice. ArtEZ works together with a large number of partners both nationally and abroad, such as other educational institutes, companies, governments and non-profit organisations.

ArtEZ is one of the major art schools in the Netherlands and is located in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle. The University of the Arts has a total of 900 employees, including around 600 lecturers. In addition to their positions at ArtEZ, lecturers often work in professional practice as well. The Executive Board and the support services are concentrated in Arnhem.

Research
Research at ArtEZ is defined by who we are – as individuals, and as a collective. We are a critical, collaborative, and creative community in which professorships (master's) courses, researchers, students and lecturers join in addressing urgent and emergent questions of our times. We approach artistic research as a transformative practice to create meaningful and caring engagements for a future of humane and ethical possibilities.