Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
About
The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague is a specialised EU-accredited design and arts school, with tuition of €10,500/year — competitive for a dedicated arts institution in Western Europe. IELTS 6.0 is an accessible entry bar, and the Holland Scholarship (€5,000) plus the one-year job-search permit (Zoekjaar) support CIS graduates after study.
The Hague (320,000 people) is a formal, international city—parliament, courts, diplomacy—with moderate living costs (€1,000–1,300/month) and a serious, grown-up atmosphere. The cultural institutions are world-class: museums, galleries, performance spaces. It's not party-heavy like Amsterdam; it's a city for people who want focused study and professional networks.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJan 15
KABK (Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten). Portfolio + interview. Non-EU Jan 15.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague is €10500 per year. Living costs in The Hague are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Royal Academy of Art, The Hague?
English-taught programmes at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague 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 Royal Academy of Art, The Hague 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 Royal Academy of Art, The Hague located?
Royal Academy of Art, The Hague is in The Hague, Netherlands. Prinsessegracht 4, 2514 AN The Hague, Netherlands
What can you study at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague?
Fields offered include: Design, Arts.
Accommodation
The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.
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.
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Why this works
- EU diploma from a specialised arts school listed on Studielink, valid across all Schengen countries.
- Tuition of €10,500/year is competitive for a dedicated arts institution in Western Europe.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants with intermediate English.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
- After graduation, a 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) lets you job-search across the EU.
- 16 h/week work rights during term and full-time in summer help offset living costs.
What to check
- The Hague is a mid-size diplomatic city; arts-sector internships and freelance gigs are fewer than in Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- Private rental housing costs €700–1,500/month, and dorm availability is unconfirmed — housing is not guaranteed.
- Russian students face payment difficulties: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked, requiring workarounds.
- The institution's ownership type is unlisted; verify accreditation status and degree recognition before applying.
- Daily life and part-time jobs require Dutch; limited Dutch proficiency can isolate students outside campus.
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