Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

Why this works

• EU diploma from a specialised arts school listed on Studielink, valid across all Schengen countries.
• Tuition of €10,500/year is competitive for a dedicated arts institution in Western Europe.
• IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants with intermediate English.
• Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
• After graduation, a 1-year Zoekjaar orientation permit lets you job-search across the EU.
• 16 h/week work rights during term and full-time in summer help offset living costs.

What to check

• The Hague is a mid-size diplomatic city; arts-sector internships and freelance gigs are fewer than in Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
• Private rental housing costs €700–1,500/month, and dorm availability is unconfirmed — housing is not guaranteed.
• Russian students face payment difficulties: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked, requiring workarounds.
• The institution's ownership type is unlisted; verify accreditation status and degree recognition before applying.
• Daily life and part-time jobs require Dutch; limited Dutch proficiency can isolate students outside campus.

Accommodation

€750-1200/mo private — The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.