Mediacollege Amsterdam

Name

Mediacollege Amsterdam

Legal name

Mediacollege Amsterdam

Website

https://www.ma-web.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Media Education

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio Learning Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks, Listening Programs) (EDAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK), Institutional & Custom Publishing (Coursepacks, Campus/Corporate Training) (MPAJABAL)

Keywords

• Vocational media education
• Creative arts training
• Game development programs
• Immersive technology courses
• Software developer training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Mediacollege Amsterdam is a publicly funded mbo (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) vocational school. Revenue comes from government funding based on student enrollment numbers. Tuition (lesgeld) is set annually by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Ministerie van OC&W) for students 18 and older.
2. Student Tuition (Lesgeld): Legally mandated tuition fees collected from students aged 18+. Amount set annually by Dutch government. Part of national DUO study financing system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mediacollege Amsterdam is a Dutch publicly funded mbo (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs) vocational school that delivers media-focused vocational education at levels 2-4. It offers full-time programs in creative and technical disciplines including game art, software development, immersive design (VR/AR/MR), media and event production, music industry, journalism, and acting, with internships and project-based learning integrated into the curriculum.

Product overview

Mediacollege Amsterdam offers a portfolio of mbo (vocational) media education programs at levels 2-4. The main offerings include creative and technical programs such as Immersive designer (VR/AR/MR), Game artist, Creative software developer, Applied AI software developer, Media- en eventproducer, Music industry professional, Mediaredactiemedewerker, and Filmacteur. The school provides these programs alongside tools like Magister for student administration. Students can choose specialized tracks after initial orientation, with programs running from 2-4 years depending on level and specialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ma Agency: Student talent agency for Filmacteur students representing them for castings and professional opportunities
• MALive
• Bit Academy

Products and services

• Oriëntatieklas (Orientation Class)
• Immersive designer
• Creative software developer
• Applied AI software developer
• Media- en eventproducer & Music industry professional Two specializations within Mediamanagement: Media- en eventproducer focuses on media production and event organization; Music industry professional focuses on the music industry including labels, artists, and festivals (60 places).
• Mediaredactiemedewerker Media editor program teaching content creation across text, photo, video, and audio platforms. Students produce content for magazines, TV, radio (via MALive), podcasts, and online media. Maximum 60 places.
• Filmacteur Full-time mbo program teaching acting for camera, described as the only program of its kind in the Netherlands. Maximum 30 places. Associated talent agency Ma Agency supports Filmacteur students for castings and professional opportunities.
• Game artist Four-year mbo program teaching game art creation including 3D modeling, animation, and game engine work. Specializations in Technical Art and Animation. Maximum 90 places. Includes serious gaming applications for defense sector and partnerships with industry game studios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct employment preparation - students trained to be immediately productive in creative industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OASIS (Organised Advancement of Specialists in Immersive Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOASIS is the largest national collaboration in immersive technology involving 6 mbo vocational schools and 22 companies from media, game, and entertainment industries. The partnership connects education with industry to train specialists in VR, AR, and MR solutions. Mediacollege Amsterdam is a proud partner of this initiative that addresses major challenges in spatial planning, safety, and education through immersive content.
• Bit AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBit Academy provides the Applied AI software developer program in collaboration with Mediacollege Amsterdam. Students learn AI-driven software development with practical project-based learning. The program is offered at The Next Web startup campus in Amsterdam. Bit Academy's approach makes learning feel like working, with modern tools, online environments, and real industry assignments.
• MagistercoreTechnology or IntegrationMagister is the student information system used by Mediacollege Amsterdam. It provides current information including schedule changes, announcements, grades, schedules, study guides, and digital learning materials. Accessible via web portal (mediacollege.magister.net) and mobile app.
• Gamestudio NeoNOriginscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn internal game development studio where software development students collaborate on real games and digital products. Provides practical industry experience working on actual game development projects.
• Amsterdam creative companiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of media, game, and entertainment companies in Amsterdam that provide internships, real-world project assignments, and employment opportunities for graduates. Companies include game studios, media agencies, and creative firms in the Amsterdam region.
• Koninklijke Marine / DefensieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerious gaming applications for defense sector. Game artist graduates can work on serious gaming projects for military training simulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SintLucas: Dutch mbo vocational school for creative media, design, and technology. Directly comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a peer mbo offering creative-industry programs at levels 2–4, competing for the same Dutch youth applicant pool.
• Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht: Dutch mbo specializing in media, design, and ICT. Closely comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam due to its specialized mbo media curriculum and similar programs in software and creative production.
• Nimeto: Dutch mbo creative vocational school in Utrecht focused on design, media, and creative technology. Peer to Mediacollege Amsterdam as another Netherlands-based mbo specializing in creative-industry vocational training.
• Albeda: Rotterdam-based Dutch mbo with creative media and technology programs. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a regional mbo peer competing for creative-industry students and employer partnerships.
• Cibap: Dutch mbo school for creative business and media in Zwolle. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a specialized vocational school training students for creative-industry careers.

Broad incumbents

• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA): Major Amsterdam-based university of applied sciences with media, creative business, and ICT programs. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a higher-tier Amsterdam counterpart competing for the same local creative-student pool, though at HBO rather than mbo level.
• HKU University of the Arts Utrecht: Large Dutch university of the arts offering media, design, games, and music programs. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a Dutch creative-education incumbent competing for prospective creative students across multiple modalities.
• Fontys Hogeschool: Large Dutch university of applied sciences with media, ICT, and creative programs. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a broader Dutch higher-education institution producing creative and technical graduates for the same labor market.

Regional players

• ROC van Amsterdam: Large regional training center (ROC) for Amsterdam area that includes mbo vocational education. Comparable to Mediacollege Amsterdam as a geographically-overlapping mbo provider, though with a broader portfolio beyond media specialization.

Emerging players

• Bit Academy: Dutch applied-AI software developer training program and direct Mediacollege Amsterdam partner delivering the Applied AI program at The Next Web campus. Comparable as an emerging vocational education player focused on AI/software, overlapping in target audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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