The Royal Academy of Art is one of the oldest institutions in the world. The academy enrols 65% international students making it stand tall amongst the top art institutions of the Netherlands. Undergraduate, graduate and doctorate and joint degrees are offered in different areas of arts.
The academy offers its courses in English medium making it easier for international students to study in the Netherlands. An online application, ELP scores, transcripts are general admission requirements along with a portfolio showcasing the understanding of the art, incoming students want to excel in through higher studies.
Royal academy of Arts offers programs in preparatory courses also in case the applicant is not able to satisfactorily perform in the entrance tests.The doctorate degrees are offered in collaboration with Leiden University. Interview is one of the parameters to get admission that is a window for the applicant to showcase his passion for studying the chosen art.
Highlights
| Application Portal | Online |
| Academic Calendar | Semester Based |
| International students | 65% |
| Financial Aid | Available |
| Test Required | ELP |
| Admission Helpdesk | international@kabk.nl |
Royal Academy of Arts International students Admission deadlines
The admission are already closed and session will be starting from October 1 and the deadlines will be mentioned when the admission procedure starts.
Royal Academy of Arts International students Admissions
There are set procedures to take admission to the courses offering bachelors at Royal academy of Arts. All the Admissions takes place via Studielink, it is a common link for all the private institutions of the Netherlands.
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: NA
Documents required
- Copy of high school or secondary certificate or previous academic record
- Copy of passport
- Evidence of funds availability
- Portfolios depending upon the course selection and specific requirements.
- Proof of English Language proficiency scores through one of the tests listed below.
English Language proficiency test requirements
The academy requires english language test scores to be submitted by June 13 and applicants need to keep in mind that they submit valid scores as these test scores expire in two year’s time.
| Test | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL-PBT | 550 |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| Cambridge English (CAE,FCE,CPE) | Grade B (173-175) Grade C (169-172) |
Student Visa for Netherlands
After securing admission, the required documents students need to apply for a study visa for the Netherlands. The requirements to apply or the visa re as follows:
- Copy of a valid national passport
- Copy of academic transcripts
- Acceptance letter from the academy
- Evidence of funds availability
- English language proficiency test scores
- Any other relevant documents
An application with the requisite fee needs to be made to the embassy. It requires a processing time of approximately 5-6 weeks after which you will be called for granting of visa.
Royal Academy of Arts International Undergraduate Admission
Bachelors at Royal Academy of Arts have degrees in artscience, Fine arts, Graphic design etc and tuition fee for the programs is around 6416 Euros.
Students need to have a laptop for their learning as a big portion of it is digital. The applications are accepted through studielink, an online portal. The requirements for admissions are listed below:
Application Portal: Online Studielink
Once the student is enrolled in the studielink they will receive an email from the student administration of Royal Academy. The student can move forward with their application.
Application process
- The students will complete the application.
- Submit the academic transcripts
- English Language proficiency test scores
- Evidences of funds
- Portfolio
- Resume
Different courses are assigned with different assignments. Hence it is advisable to check for the specific requirements before applying.
If a student is selected, there will be a 2nd round of entrance test or interview depending on the course requirements. Due to covid all the interviews are taken virtually at present.
Royal Academy of Arts International Graduate Admissions
Artistic Research, Art Science, Industrial Design, Non Linear Narrative are amongst the graduate programs of Royal Academy of Arts. The applications are taken on a rolling basis and processed according to semester deadlines.
Application Portal: Online via Studylink.
Application Requirements
- Academic transcripts till bachelor’s degree
- English proficiency test scores
- Letter of motivation
- Research proposal (only for some courses)
- Portfolio/Video
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation
Some of the popular graduate courses offered by the academy has following requirements:
| Courses | Transcripts and ELP scores | Portfolio | Research Proposal | Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master ArtScience | Required | Required | Required | Optional |
| Master Industrial Design | Required | Required | Not required | Optional |
| Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE) | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Master Non-Linear Narrative | Required | Required (Digital) | Not required | Required |
| Master Photography & Society | Required | Required | Required | Required |
The Royal Academy accommodates 820 students and offers workshops in the areas like Alternative Photography, Printmaking Techniques Workshop, Textile & Fashion Workshop, Metal Workshop for the students to give hands-on experience also. The Academy also provides internships as a curriculum for the full-time students to get experience before graduating and has provided several successful artists, photographers, and architects. The students are provided with many facilities and benefits to be prepared for the real world.
FAQs
Ques. Can I visit the Academy before applying?
Ans: The Academy will be open to all from the 8th to 11 July.
Ques. Will the entrance be conducted offline?
Ans: Due to the covid all the entrance and interview will be conducted online.
Ques. Can I apply for more than one course?
Ans: Yes, a student can apply for multiple courses, through Studielink, the online application portal.
Ques. When is the deadline for the session?
Ans: The application will start on October 1 and the deadline will be mentioned at the start of the application.
Ques. How can I prepare a Resume for a course?
Ans: The Resume criteria is different with each course, during the application the academy has mentioned all the details they want the students to include in their resume.
Ques. Is the Academy campus setting rural or urban?
Ans: The campus setting is Urban.
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