# Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

> public · The Hague · 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 | KABK (Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten). Portfolio + interview. Non-EU Jan 15. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** The Hague
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** design, arts
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.kabk.nl/en
- **Address:** Prinsessegracht 4, 2514 AN The Hague, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

The Hague (320,000 people) is a formal, international city—parliament, courts, diplomacy—with moderate living costs (€1,000–1,300/month) and a serious, grown-up atmosphere. The cultural institutions are world-class: museums, galleries, performance spaces. It's not party-heavy like Amsterdam; it's a city for people who want focused study and professional networks.

## Strengths

- 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 orientation permit (Zoekjaar) lets you job-search across the EU.
- 16 h/week work rights during term and full-time in summer help offset living costs.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## 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:** €550–850
- **Private housing:** €500–900
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of The Hague
- **How to apply:** Apply via DUWO Den Haag or university housing portal. Apply early — The Hague is in demand due to international institutions.
- **Notes:** The Hague shares housing pressure with Leiden and Delft. DUWO complexes available for students.
- **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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