Codarts University of the Arts

Why this works

• EU diploma opens Schengen job market; Netherlands offers a 1-year orientation permit after graduation.
• Tuition is €10,500/year — moderate for a Western European arts university.
• IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants without advanced preparation.
• Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time in year one; open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
• Students may work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.
• Rotterdam is a major European port city with a vibrant arts scene and strong student infrastructure.

What to check

• RU students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands; transferring tuition and living funds requires workarounds.
• Living costs in Rotterdam run €700–1,500/month for private housing, plus mandatory health insurance of ~€130–150/month.
• Dormitory availability is unconfirmed — students must contact the university directly, and Rotterdam has a tight rental market.
• BY students have no confirmed standard visa pathway; direct IND contact is required before applying.
• Codarts is a specialised applied-sciences university; its brand recognition outside the performing-arts sector is limited.

Accommodation

€650-1100/mo private — SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.

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.