The application deadline for study year 2025 – 2026 was 1 March, but for most study programmes you can still apply until 1 May.*

We will first process all applications submitted before the 1 March deadline. We expect sufficient spots to be available, so feel free to apply until 1 May. We understand that the shift of the deadline from 1 May to 1 March was not known to everybody.

*The application deadline may vary per department. You can find more information about the deadlines and admission requirements on the page of the study programme for which you want to apply.

Starting in a higher year

Applicants who would like to start a study programme in a higher year than year 1, still need to apply as a first-year student.
During the interview round, the applicant can request to start in a higher year and the admission committee will take this request into consideration.

If the admission committee finds the applicant has the necessary competencies to indeed start in a higher year, the Exam Board will be asked for a preliminary advice on the matter and the student will be further informed by the department coordinator.

Exchange students

Every semester the academy welcomes a number of exchange students. Go to Exchange: Incoming students to read how you can study as an exchange student at the KABK for one or two semesters.

Preparatory courses

If you wish to develop your work to a level at which you can apply for admission to one of our bachelor's degree programmes, or if you want to find out which programme at the art academy really suits you, you can apply to one of the preparatory courses (e.g. Preparatory Year or Orientation course).

Participation in the preparatory courses is subject to an admissions procedure, including showing work/portfolio, providing a motivation letter or filling in a questionnaire, and in some cases completing an assignment.