Tuition fees Bachelors’s and Master’s programmes 2025-2026
The amount of tuition fee depends on a number of factors such as the student's nationality, a possible residence permit, a previously obtained degree in Dutch higher education, and the year of entry into the school.
The statutory tuition fee is determined annually by the government. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the tuition fee is €2,601. Students pay the statutory tuition fee if they meet the following conditions:
- The student is registered for a government-funded higher education program in The Netherlands. (All KABK bachelor’s and master’s programs meet this condition.)
- The student has not yet obtained a bachelor's degree from a government-funded program in the Netherlands when registering for another government-funded bachelor's program. Or the student has not yet obtained a master's degree from a government-funded program in the Netherlands when registering for another government-funded master's program.
- The student has the nationality of an EU/EEA country (including NL), Suriname or Switzerland or is in possession of a residence permit that entitles you to pay the statutory tuition fee.
Every year in the month of November preceding a new academic year, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science indexes the amounts of statutory tuition fees. This is based on the wage and price indexation that year.
We apply the same index percentage to the institutional tuition fees and course fees charged by our institution.
Due to rising prices in the Netherlands and rising costs for staff, accommodation, and study materials, it is necessary for the University of the Arts (HdK) to adjust the institutional tuition fees and course fees annually.
This means that tuition fees may vary from year to year. While we regret this as HdK, this indexation is necessary to continue to ensure the quality of education and its continuity as an institute.
More information about the institutional tuition fees can be found on the website of the University of the Arts.
By direct debit authorization via Studielink:
- If you have a bank account with an IBAN number in an EU country or in a country connected to the SEPA network, you can issue an authorisation via Studielink.
- This means that you can set up a direct debit payment to allow the University of the Arts The Hague to deduct the fees from your account or the account of someone else, e.g. your parents, on the agreed payment date(s).
- You can choose for a single direct debit to pay your tuition fees all at once, or for payment in eight instalments.
By direct bank transfer:
Setting up a direct debit via Studielink is only possible if you have a bank account in the countries mentioned above. If your bank is in another country, you’ll need to pay the entire amount in one payment.
- Transfer the entire amount by yourself by direct bank transfer.
- Always mention your family name, student number and date of birth.
Bank information Stichting Hogeschool der Kunsten, Den Haag:
IBAN: NL46ABNA0887557201
BIC: ABNANL2A
ABN-AMRO Bank
Gustaf Mahlerlaan 10
1082 PP AMSTERDAM NL
Tuition fees for EEA-students who enrol in 2025-2026
The amount of the tuition fees mentioned below apply for the period of one year (academic year 2025-2026).
| Bachelor programmes | Full-time & part-time |
| Dutch and other EEA-students (who do not yet have a Dutch bachelor’s degree), pay the statutory tuition fee | €2.601 |
| Dutch and other EEA-students, who already have a Dutch bachelor’s degree (in the field of the Arts), and who enrol to a bachelor programme at the KABK, pay the institutional tuition fee | €11.092 |
| Dutch and other EEA-students, who already have a Dutch bachelor’s degree (not in the field of the Arts), and who enrol to a bachelor programme at the KABK, receive a 50% discount on the institutional tuition fee | €5.546 |
| Master programmes | Full-time |
| Dutch and other EEA-students who enrol to a master programme at the KABK, pay the statutory tuition fee | €2.601 |
| Dutch and other EEA-students, who already have a Dutch master’s degree (in the field of the Arts), and who enrol to a second master programme at the KABK, pay the institutional tuition fee | €11.092 |
| Dutch and other EEA-students, who already have a Dutch master’s degree (not in the field of the Arts), and who enrol to a second master programme at the KABK, receive a 50% discount on the institutional tuition fee | €5.546 |
Tuition fees for non-EEA students who enrol in 2025-2026
Please be aware that non-EU/EEA students must show proof of financial means by paying tuition fees, living expenses and residence permit costs up front which amounts to almost €26,000. For more information, see the residence permit page.
The tuition fees below apply for the period of one year (academic year 2025-2026).
| Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes | Part-time and Full-time |
| Non-EEA students pay the institutional tuition fee | €11.092 |
Non-EU/EEA students who are in possession of a residence permit that entitles you to pay the statutory tuition fee | €2.601 |
Students of Ukrainian nationality pay the institutional tuition fee (the reduced fee has come to an end) | €11.092 |
Tuition fees for exchange students
Exchange students from partner universities
EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA exchange students from a partner educational institution (Erasmus partner universities or non-Erasmus partner universities) do not pay tuition fees at KABK.
Students from non-partner universities (free movers)
Students from an educational institution that is not a partner of KABK (free movers), pay the institutional tuition fee for the duration of their stay (one or two semesters), regardless of their nationality.
Other expenses next to tuition fees
Find here an overview of expenses you can expect when moving to The Hague (besides your annual tuition fees).
Questions?
Contact
For questions please contact the Student Administration Office via studentadministration@kabk.nl