Gerrit Rietveld Academie
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1968
Overview
Gerrit Rietveld Academie is a small-scale, independent and internationally oriented university of applied sciences for Fine Arts and Design in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The academy offers a four-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design programme, beginning with a general formative year (Basicyear) followed by twelve specialisation departments: Architectural Design, Ceramics, designLAB, Fashion, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Image & Language, Jewellery - Linking Bodies, Photography, The Large Glass, TXT, and VAV - moving image. A five-year part-time bachelor's programme (DOGtime) is also offered, focusing on Expanded Painting and Unstable Media. Master's programmes are offered through the Sandberg Instituut (Fine Art & Design, Interior Architecture). The academy has 23 workshops and is home to a close-knit international community, with over half of students coming from outside the Netherlands. The bachelor's programme is accredited by the NVAO. The language of instruction is English.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Design
- Graphic Design
- Fashion
- Photography
- Architectural Design
- Ceramics
- Jewellery
- Textile
- Moving Image
- Media Arts
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- apply@rietveldacademie.nl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are set annually by the government; Rietveld Academie is permitted to charge higher fees due to its 'small-scale and intensive education' designation. An institutional fee applies to students who already hold a Dutch bachelor's or master's degree, or who hold a non-EEA passport. Additional costs of approximately €800-€1,100 per year for materials and excursions. Fee overview for 2026-2027 available on the tuition fees page.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Fine Art and Design full-time (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €9,816 / year | Varies | — |
| Fine Art and Design part-time (= DOGtime) (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master Interior Architecture (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Orientation Course (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Preparatory Course (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.