# ArtEZ University of the Arts

> public · Arnhem · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €10500 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-04
- **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 | Jan 15 | Non-EU students. Portfolio/audition deadline. Arnhem and Zwolle campuses. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Arnhem
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** design, arts
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.artez.nl/en
- **Address:** Onderlangs 9, 6812 CE Arnhem, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Arnhem is a mid-sized city in the eastern Netherlands, one hour east of Amsterdam by train. Student housing is significantly cheaper than Amsterdam—shared flats run €280–420/month. The city sits on the Rhine River with parks, museums, and a compact downtown. Arnhem has a growing design and arts scene but is quieter and more affordable than larger Dutch cities. Students often connect to Amsterdam's creative community via day trips or weekend visits.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €10,500/year is competitive among Dutch arts universities and below many Western European art schools.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants without additional language prep.
- Holland Scholarship offers a one-time €5,000 grant in year one — available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
- EU diploma from an officially accredited Dutch university of applied sciences, recognised across the Schengen zone.
- Post-study permit (Zoekjaar) allows one full year in the Netherlands to find employment after graduation.
- Students may work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer (June–August) without a separate work permit.

## Watch out for

- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands — tuition and living costs require workarounds.
- Russian visa applications must go through the Moscow embassy only; no confirmed third-country option.
- Dormitory availability is unconfirmed — contact the university directly; private housing in Arnhem costs €700–1,500/month.
- Financial proof requirement is strict: ~€13,569 (blocked account or sponsor letter) before visa approval.
- Arnhem is a mid-size Dutch city — daily life, housing search, and social services operate largely in Dutch.

## 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:** €340–450
- **Private housing:** €500–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Arnhem
- **How to apply:** Apply via university housing service. Smaller city, better availability than Randstad.
- **Notes:** Affordable compared to Randstad cities. ArtEZ and HAN both in Arnhem.
- **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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