# Gerrit Rietveld Academie

> public · Amsterdam · 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 | Portfolio + interview required. Non-EU: Jan 15. One of Europe's most prestigious art academies. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Amsterdam
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** design, arts
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.gerritrietveldacademie.nl/en
- **Address:** Fred. Roeskestraat 96, 1076 ED Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Amsterdam is expensive, crowded, and beautiful—a cultural capital where galleries, performance venues, and artists' collectives set the tone. If you can afford the rent, the city rewards you with endless creative networks and inspiration. Rietveld sits in a creative neighbourhood close to the Museum Quarter.

## Strengths

- EU diploma with a 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) lets graduates job-hunt across the Netherlands after graduation.
- Tuition of €10,500 per year is moderate for a specialised arts university in Western Europe.
- IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for CIS applicants who have studied English without intensive test prep.
- Amsterdam is a global creative hub with dense arts, design, and cultural industry networks for internships and contacts.
- The Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 in year one to non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Students may work 16 hours per week during term and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.

## Watch out for

- Amsterdam has one of the highest costs of living in the Netherlands; private housing averages €700–1,500 per month.
- Russian students face SWIFT transfer blocks to the Netherlands and must arrange alternative payment methods for tuition and living costs.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway; individual consultation with the Dutch immigration service (IND) is required.
- Admission involves a selective portfolio review; acceptance is not guaranteed even if English and academic thresholds are met.
- Financial proof requires roughly €13,569 in a blocked account or sponsor letter, which can be a barrier for many CIS families.

## 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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