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Selection

Due to the high number of applicants, AMFI has a limited number of places available for the Fashion & Textile Technologies programme—440 spots in total. This means a selection procedure is in place.

Chance of placement

AMFI has capacity for 425 students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Rank numbers will be distributed on 15 April. Participants with numbers 1 to 425 will be offered a place directly on 15 April, which they must accept within two weeks. If you have been given a number higher than 425, you will naturally want to know whether there is a chance you will be offered a place, and if so, when. If your number is slightly higher than 425, this could happen quite soon after 15 April. If you have been given a higher number, you will have to wait a little longer. On this page, we will show an update of which rank number has been called. We will update every two weeks. That way you can estimate what your chances are of being called between 1 May and 15 August (the date AUAS offers its final places). So, check this page regularly, even in the summer, but especially after the results of the HAVO/VWO final exams have been announced. This will be the end of June at the latest. This is the time when candidates who have already accepted their places have to return them because they have unfortunately failed their exams.

On the following date

a place is offered to number:

April 29

437

May 12504
May 26517
June 9526
June 23549
July 7 558

Due to the summer holiday this is last update. Please keep an eye on your Studielink if you are still waiting on an offer and if you ranking nummer is close to the latest number.

Selection Process for the Academic Year 2026–2027

Before applying to the AMFI Fashion & Textile Technologies programme, you must choose your graduation specialisation. AMFI offers three distinct learning tracks:

  • Fashion & Management
  • Fashion & Branding
  • Fashion & Design

More information about each track can be found at amfi.nl.

Important Tip:
Fashion & Design is the most challenging and costly specialisation. To apply for this track, you must already have:

  • Basic sewing skills
  • Experience in creating your own garments
  • A strong, personal sense of style

If you do not meet these criteria, you will be at a significant disadvantage when applying for Fashion & Design.

 

How to Apply

  • You can apply via Studielink between 1 October 2025 and 15 January 2026.
  • Within 48 hours of registration, you’ll receive a welcome email from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).
  • You’ll then receive instructions about the assignment.
  • The assignment must be submitted within two weeks of registering in Studielink—your personal deadline will be included in the confirmation email.
 

Don’t Forget: Two-Part Admission Process

  1. Part 1 – General Admission Requirements
    You must meet the admission criteria for AUAS. This is separate from the selection process for AMFI.
  2. Part 2 – AMFI Selection Process
    You must complete all required selection materials.

Only after completing both parts can you start the programme.

 

The AMFI Selection Process (Part 2)

You will be required to submit three components:

  1. A document (5–10 pages) containing your assignment
    1. The assignment is different for Management, Branding & Design
    2. You are only allowed to do one assignment and choose one graduation specialisation
  2. A video in which you answer the questions we wrote for you
  3. A completed online form

You must submit these before your personal deadline (approx. 2 weeks after registration in Studielink). Your exact deadline will be shared with you by email.

We highly recommend attending an Open Day (online or in-person) to get a clearer idea of AMFI and its specialisations.

 

Preparation Tips

  • Choose your graduation specialisation in advance and check that you meet the necessary requirements (see earlier section).
  • Set aside time to complete your assignment; no extensions are given.
  • Keep a close eye on your email during the selection period.
  • Review the general AUAS admission requirements.
 

AMFI Selection Criteria

We assess candidates based on the following:

  • Preparedness for the programme
  • Understanding of AMFI’s curriculum and future career options
  • Interest in the fashion industry as a whole
  • Engagement with cultural and social issues
  • Creativity, originality, and attention to detail
  • Clear and committed motivation (spoken and/or written)
  • Visual literacy (demonstrated in your video or images)
  • Ability to self-reflect
 

Selection Result & Ranking Number

Once your assignment has been reviewed, and if applicable, after your interview, you will receive a ranking number through Studielink on 15 April 2026.

How the Ranking Works:

  • All applicants who complete the selection process will be scored.
  • A ranked list will be created based on these scores.
  • Your specialisation and programme choice (Dutch or International) do not affect your ranking.

Applicants ranked 1 to 440 will be offered a place at AMFI. You’ll have two weeks to accept your offer in Studielink.

If someone declines their offer, it will automatically move to the next person on the list. Every two weeks, we will update the highest ranking number that has been offered a place.

Note: Emails from AUAS can end up in your spam folder. You should therefore check your spam folder regularly.

 

Still Have Questions?

Contact the AMFI Student Desk:
studentdesk.amfi@hva.nl