# Codarts University of the Arts

> public · Rotterdam · 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 | Arts school. Audition/portfolio required. Rotterdam. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Rotterdam
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** arts
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.codarts.nl/en/
- **Address:** Kruisplein 26, 3012 CC Rotterdam, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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 contact with the Dutch immigration service (IND) is required before applying.
- Codarts is a specialised applied-sciences university; its brand recognition outside the performing-arts sector is limited.

## 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:** €650–900
- **Private housing:** €500–900
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Rotterdam
- **How to apply:** Apply via SSH Rotterdam. More affordable than Amsterdam.
- **Notes:** SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.
- **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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