★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for independent artists seeking flexible full- or part-time study at a historic Dutch academy with strong conceptual focus. Trade-off: limited structured career outcomes data compared to larger universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€11,488
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗96
DUO ↓20% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗10:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗91%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,093
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
The Autonomous Fine Arts is provided by the Fine Arts department (Fine Arts BA, full-time & part-time) and the ArtScience Interfaculty (ArtScience BA).
More information: www.kabk.nl
The programme of Fine Arts educates students to become visual artists who are able to develop their artistry independently in an international context. You will learn to deal with every aspect of artistry within the stimulating climate of the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK Den Haag). Fine Arts is a programme offered both as a four year full-time and part-time study.
ArtScience offers a four-year full-time bachelor's programme in an interdisciplinary learning environment where you are stimulated to create your own media of expression. Starting on day one, students participate in a wide variety of artistic research activities in order to learn how to make innovative art works.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Design projectField tripExhibitionGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLecture
About University of the Arts The Hague
University of the Arts The Hague includes the Royal Academy of Art and Royal Conservatoire. Known for exceptional classical music education and strong fine art programs. Located in the international city of The Hague, it attracts students from around the world for its prestigious music and art programs.
Living in Den Haag
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€900–€1,700
Cost of living
Medium
Population
548k
Formal, international, and sophisticated. The Hague has a distinctive governmental and diplomatic character, with grand architecture and international institutions. The nearby beach at Scheveningen adds a relaxed coastal element to the city.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: beeldende kunst
Median starting salary (field)€2,093/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating91%
Working in their own field46%
Permanent contract23%
Where bachelor graduates continue
Master of Arts in Fine Art and Design55%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Grafisch vormgevers en multimedia vormgevers22%
Beeldend kunstenaars9%
Verkoopmedewerkers detailhandel6%
Regisseurs en producenten televisie, film en theater4%
Specialisten reclame en marketing4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 288%
Complete this degree77%
Continue studying after graduating12%
Women among first-years80%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 95 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- Cambridge First Certificate in English: 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 169
- TOEFL paper based: 80
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 61
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
Scholarships
NL Scholarship€5,000 once in the first year
VSB Fund€7,000–€10,000
Profiling Fund (Profileringsfonds)max €2,500
Internships
?No data yet
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