Design Academy Eindhoven
About
Design Academy Eindhoven teaches design for €13,400/year at a state-accredited Dutch university of applied sciences, recognised across the Schengen area. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, and graduates get the one-year job-search permit after graduation (Zoekjaar), the €5,000 Holland Scholarship, and the right to work 16h/week in term and full-time in summer.
Eindhoven is a design and tech hub—Philips was born here, and the city still pulses with engineering culture and creative energy. Younger than Amsterdam, cheaper than Amsterdam, with a maker mindset. The design district is compact; museums, studios, and galleries are walkable.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJan 15
Portfolio submission deadline. Highly conceptual design school. Selection + interview.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Design Academy Eindhoven as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Design Academy Eindhoven is €13400 per year. Living costs in Eindhoven are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Design Academy Eindhoven?
English-taught programmes at Design Academy Eindhoven typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Design Academy Eindhoven offer scholarships?
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
Where is Design Academy Eindhoven located?
Design Academy Eindhoven is in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Emmasingel 14, 5611 AZ Eindhoven, Netherlands
What can you study at Design Academy Eindhoven?
Fields offered include: Design.
Accommodation
Vestide covers most student housing in Eindhoven. Growing tech-city demand.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- EU diploma from a state-accredited Dutch university of applied sciences, recognised across the Schengen area.
- Low IELTS bar of 6.0 makes entry accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive test prep.
- After graduation, the Netherlands offers a 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) to find work in the EU.
- The Holland Scholarship provides a €5,000 one-time grant available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
- Students may work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer with no separate work permit required.
- Eindhoven is a mid-sized tech-design city with a lower cost of living than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
What to check
- Tuition of €13,400 per year is relatively high compared to public universities in Germany or the Baltic states.
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands; tuition transfers require intermediary solutions.
- Accommodation is not guaranteed — dorm availability is unconfirmed, and private rooms cost €700–1,500/month.
- Daily life in the Netherlands is largely in Dutch; English covers the campus but not the city or bureaucracy.
- Design programmes are portfolio-selective; Studielink registration is only the first step, not an admission guarantee.
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