# Amsterdam University of the Arts

> public · Amsterdam · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8250 — verified 2026-09-09
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-09-09
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Feb 18 | Per faculty. Film Academy AY 2027-2028: Studielink 18 Feb 2027 13:00 CET, admission material 1 Mar 2027 13:00 CET; Master of Film 12 Jan 2027 12:00 CET. Conservatorium, Theatre and Dance: audition/portfolio rounds, dates per programme. |

Deadlines verified 2026-09-09.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Amsterdam
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts, design, film, music, theatre, dance, architecture
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.ahk.nl/en/
- **Address:** Jodenbreestraat 3, 1011 NG Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-09-09

## About

Amsterdam is a dense, bike-friendly city with world-class museums, galleries, and performing-arts venues on every corner. Student housing is expensive compared to other EU cities—expect €450–650/month for a shared flat in the city or suburbs. The city pulses with creative energy: street art, indie venues, fashion weeks, and design studios. Amsterdam is expensive, but many students live in outer boroughs and commute by train or bike. The cultural infrastructure for artists is unmatched in the region.

## Strengths

- EU diploma from a Dutch university of applied sciences gives access to the 1-year post-study work permit (Zoekjaar) across the Netherlands.
- Non-EU tuition is €8,250/year (AY 2026-2027) for the film, music, theatre, dance and heritage bachelors — below the median for arts-specialist institutions in Western Europe. Fine Art in Education and the Academy of Architecture masters cost €10,162/year.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for CIS students without intensive test prep.
- Amsterdam is a global creative hub with dense design, media, and arts industry networks useful for internships and career entry.
- Holland Scholarship (€5,000 one-time) is open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants, reducing first-year costs.
- Students may work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in June–August without a separate work permit.

## Watch out for

- Amsterdam has the highest private rental prices in the Netherlands — €700–1,500/month — and dormitory availability is unconfirmed for international students.
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks: tuition and blocked-account deposits require intermediary transfer solutions.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway; direct consultation with the Dutch immigration service (IND) is required before applying.
- Admission to selective arts programmes is portfolio-based and competitive; Studielink registration alone does not guarantee a place.
- Non-EU students must prove €13,569 in financial reserves (blocked account or sponsor letter) before the visa is issued.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
- **Note:** Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
- **Researched:** 2026-06

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €350–700
- **Private housing:** €600–920
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Amsterdam
- **How to apply:** Apply via DUWO/SSH& housing corporation immediately after admission (6-12 months ahead). Amsterdam market is very tight.
- **Notes:** Extremely competitive market. Apply for SSH/DUWO waiting list at the moment of admission offer. Budget €1,000+/mo realistic in private market.
- **Source:** https://www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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