Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Royal Academy of Art, The Hague)
The Hague, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1990
Overview
The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) is a leading Dutch vocational university for art and design founded in 1682, offering specialized bachelor and master degrees in creative arts.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Interactive Media Design
- Interior Architecture
- Furniture Design
- Textile and Fashion
- ArtScience
- Artistic Research
- Industrial Design
- Non Linear Narrative
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
- studentadministration@kabk.nl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,694 – €11,488 / year
From about $2,910 / year
Domestic students
€2,694 – €11,488 / year
Academic year 2026-2027: Statutory tuition (wettelijk collegegeld) for EU/EER students on first degree: €2,694. Institutional tuition (instellingscollegegeld) for non-EU/EER students or second-degree EU/EER students: €11,488. 50% discount (€5,744) for EU/EER students with prior Dutch degree outside arts. Statutory rate 2027-2028: €2,771.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor ArtScience (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Beeldende Kunst (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Fotografie (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Grafisch Ontwerpen (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Interactive Media Design (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Interieurarchitectuur en Meubelontwerpen (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Bachelor Textiel en Mode (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Artistic Research (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Industrial Design (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Non Linear Narrative (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Photography & Society (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,488 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.