Universities in the Netherlands | Universities of the arts

Training students for the international world of art, culture and heritage, the Amsterdam University of the Arts is made up of several academies, including the Netherlands Film Academy, the Academy of Architecture and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, among others, all in the Dutch capital. From cinematography and music to dance and theatre, AHK supports talented students in the development of their artistic identity.

ArtEZ University of Arts has locations in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle where students can take courses in visual art, architecture, fashion, design, music, theatre, creative writing, dance and art education. It also offers study try-outs where potential students can trial a part of the curriculum of their chosen course to see whether it is a good fit.

Codarts Rotterdam is a university of the arts in the Netherlands where talented students study their chosen craft in an international environment. Dance, musical theatre, circus arts, and education in dance and music are just a few of the programmes on offer at Codarts in Rotterdam.

One of the world’s leading design schools, Design Academy Eindhoven is known internationally for its renowned professors and alumni. After experimenting with different materials and ideas during their studies, selected graduates of DAE showcase their designs during Dutch Design Week, from metal and wood to digital and 3D designs.

Specialising in fine arts and design in Amsterdam, Gerrit Rietveld Academie is a small-scale university of applied sciences in the Netherlands that offers full-time and part-time programmes. Students can specialise in various crafts, from architectural design and ceramics to photography and fashion design.

The oldest conservatoire in the Netherlands, the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague is an institute of music and dance. Not only does it offer higher education to students from all around the world, but the Royal Conservatoire also welcomes children from the age of five to develop their budding talent from a younger age. 

HKU University of Arts in Utrecht is a higher education institution focusing on the arts and media. It has a varied selection of courses divided over nine schools, including those for fine art, design, games and interaction, art and economics, media, music and technology, theatre and more.