Admission

Everything you need to know about the admission process

Early Admission until March 31, 2026
Regular Admission until July 15, 2026
Classes start October 10, 2026

Early Admission is now open

For 2026/27

Apply until March 31, 2026, to secure your place at ARC Academy.

Early Admission gives you more time to prepare, explore your options, and gain an advantage in the admission process — while also enjoying a special tuition discount.

By applying early, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits, including:

A €400 tuition discount for all on-campus programs
Participation in a Career Workshop with professionals from the creative and game industries

The application process

When applying, you will go through the following steps:

Step 1

Application

You complete an online form which includes information about you, your CV and your motivation for studying at ARC.

Step 2

Personal meeting

It is an opportunity to tell about yourself and your future wishes and plans for career and education.

Step 3

Practical Task & Portfolio

As a final step, you will be given an assignment with specific conditions depending on your chosen program.

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How to Prepare?

At ARC Academy, we strive to support every future student who aims to develop professionally in the game and creative industries, helping them take their first step towards a successful career.

Build a Strong Foundation for Drawing

Before you begin, it's important to master fundamental drawing skills, such as anatomy, perspective and shading. These will help you better understand how to represent forms and objects, whether you're working in traditional or digital media.

Create Your Portfolio

Gather your best works into a portfolio that showcases the diversity of your skills and styles. This will help you stand out and express your unique artistic identity.

Be Creative

Creativity is key to innovation in art. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new techniques and ideas. Explore different styles, try new approaches and draw inspiration from the world around you.

Preliminary programs

5 months
No experience required
Online classes

If you’re new to the field, you can start your journey with one of our preliminary programs. These 5-month programs will help you build essential artistic and software skills, understand the creative process, and prepare your first portfolio.
They’re the perfect way to take your first confident step into the creative industries.

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Fees

Learn more about the tuition fees, available financing options, and the flexible payment terms for the Academy’s programs.

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Scholarships

If you dream of building a career in game design, visual, concept, or 3D art, ARC gives you the opportunity to apply for a scholarship provided by partners from the creative industries.

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Apply now and turn your passion into professional skills!

Apply during Early Admission until March 31 for the 2026/2027 academic year to discover which program fits you best and learn more about the early admission benefits

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If you would like to find out more about preliminary, campus or distance learning programs, whether they are right for you and how they can help, contact us.

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