Codarts University of the Arts
About
Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam teaches arts programmes for €10,500/year, a moderate rate for a Western European arts university. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible, and graduates get the Zoekjaar year to job-hunt in the EU, the €5,000 Holland Scholarship, and the right to work 16h/week in term and full-time in summer.
Rotterdam is a gritty, creative city rebuilt after World War II into a modern architectural statement. The waterfront buzzes with galleries, design studios, and young creatives. The cost of living is moderate for the Netherlands—cheaper than Amsterdam, more expensive than smaller cities, but the cultural return on investment is high.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJan 15
Arts school. Audition/portfolio required. Rotterdam.
Accommodation
SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.
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 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.
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