Yes, all international students need a valid health and liability insurance in order to stay and study in the Netherlands. Please consult Nuffic's website studyinholland.nl for more information.
All students (bachelor's or master's degree level) should be able to write and speak sufficient English to follow and complete their studies at the Royal Academy of Art.
Under English language requirements you can find information on
- minimum English language requirements,
- which tests/certificates we accept,
- who must submit a certificate/test result and when.
No. The KABK offers English taught programmes, with the exception of Kidsclub (primary school level) and School for Young Talent (high school level).
Yes, the University of the Arts The Hague offers a Dutch Language & Culture course for international students of both faculties (KABK en KC).
The course runs during both semesters and consists of 10 lessons. A minimum of 12 students is required for a course to start. Note that by following this course you will not earn any study points (ECTS credits).
Detailed information about the course and course related fees will be provided by the International Affairs Office at the beginning of the semesters.
Incoming Erasmus exchange students should contact their Erasmus coordinator or International Office for more information. We receive applications from the International Offices to be considered for the exchange programme.
Find out more about international exchange - incoming students at the KABK.
Incoming exchange students from a non-Erasmus partner university should contact their International Office for more information. We receive applications from the International Offices to be considered for the exchange programme.
Find out more about international exchange - incoming students at the KABK.
You can study at the KABK as an international 'free mover/visiting student'. The application procedure is the same as for Erasmus students.
Important: all visiting students/free movers will have to pay the institutional tuition fee for the duration of their studies at the academy (either for one semester or for a full year).
Find out more about free mover / visiting students at the KABK.