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Mission Statement
The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) educates students to become independent and self-aware artists and designers with investigative mindsets, distinctive visual and conceptual abilities, and the capacity to produce authentic and in-depth creative work capable of playing a meaningful role in both their chosen disciplines and in society as a whole.
International Role
The Royal Academy of Art collaborates with 40 international partner institutions mainly in the field of student and teacher exchange and projects and is an active member of three international associations in the field of art education and international education.
National Role
The Royal Academy of Art has been a leader in educating artists and designers since 1682, has an exceptional level of experience in higher education provision, and a long and rich history. Together with the Royal Conservatoire, we form the University of the Arts, The Hague; and through a joint arrangement with the University of Leiden, the University of the Arts participates in the Academy of Creative & Performing Arts.
Main Focus
BA, MA, art, design, artistic research
Faculties and Departments
The Royal Academy of Art and the Royal Conservatoire together form the University of the Arts, The Hague. The Royal Academy of Art is the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design.
Bachelor departments
https://www.kabk.nl/bachelors
- ArtScience
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interactive/Media/Design
- Interior Architecture & Furniture Design
- Photography
- Textile & Fashion
Masters
https://www.kabk.nl/masters
- Master Artistic Research
- Master ArtScience
- Master Industrial Design
- Master Interior Architecture
- Master Non Linear Narrative
- Master Photography & Society
- Master TypeMedia
Preparatory Courses
https://www.kabk.nl/preparatory
- School for Young Talent
- Preparatory Year
- Orientation Course
PhD in collaboration with Leiden University
Bachelor Level Programs
- BA ArtScience (full-time – 4 years)
- BA Fine Arts (full-time – 4 years, part-time – 4 years, double degree – 4 years)
- BA Graphic Design (full-time – 4 years)
- BA Interactive/Media/Design (full-time – 4 years)
- BA Interior Architecture & Furniture Design (full-time – 4 years)
- BA Photography (full-time – 4 years, part-time – 4 years)
- BA Textile & Fashion (full-time – 4 years)
Master Level Programs
- MA Artistic Research – 2 years
- M.Mus ArtScience – 2 years
- MA Industrial Design – 2 years
- MA Interior Architecture – 2 years
- MA Non Linear Narrative – 2 years
- MA Photography & Society – 2 years
- MA TypeMedia – 1 year
Research Activity and Main Areas
Research is an integral component of the learning culture at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) The Hague. Research has gained increasing importance in artistic- and design practice in recent decades. There is a strong focus on research within the study programmes at the KABK. Research is also conducted by tutors at the KABK. The lectorates play an important role in nurturing and coordinating research by tutors and in developing the research aspect in the curricula. The particular complexion of research at the KABK is characterised by its intensive collaboration with Leiden University. Through these activities, the KABK hopes to contribute to the discourse and practice of research-driven art and design. The outcomes of research by students and staff are shared through multiple channels including exhibitions, performances, publications, and symposia.
https://www.kabk.nl/en/research
Doctorate Level Programs
PhDArts
PhDArts, a collaboration between Leiden University Academy of Creative and Performing Arts and the Royal Academy of Art, is a high-level international doctorate programme in visual art and design. PhDArts functions as a platform for artists who regard theoretical reflection and artistic practice as intrinsically related and complementary. A unique programme in the Netherlands, PhDArts creates new possibilities for art and its practitioners through questioning and breaking down existing boundaries between art theory and art practice.
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All bachelor programmes are open to exchange students.
Application Deadlines
1 May – Winter term
1 October – Spring term
Teaching Languages
Bachelors, Masters, PhDArts: English
Preparatory courses: English/Dutch
Semester Dates
Semester 1: September – January
Semester 2: February – June
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
1200,00
