Amsterdam University of the Arts

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) was established in 1987 and is a leading Dutch institution for higher professional education in the arts. It comprises six academies: the Academy of Architecture, the Breitner Academy, the Academy of Theatre and Dance, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. The AHK aims to educate students to become innovative, skilled, and critically engaged artists and cultural professionals. The university emphasizes the importance of connecting with the professional field and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between its academies. It focuses on artistic research, innovation, and the development of new forms of artistic expression. By providing high-quality education and fostering a stimulating learning environment, the AHK prepares its students to make significant contributions to the arts and cultural sector, both nationally and internationally.