By field of study

21 arts and design degrees in the Netherlands

6 institutions in 5 cities · typically €10,675–€13,502 per year (non-EU, 2026/27)

21programmes · 21 with detailed facts
5cities · most in Groningen
€12,093median per year · non-EU · 2026/27
20/21of those stating a language: English
Where

6 institutions on the map

Fees · per year · Non-EU/EEA citizens · 2026/27

Typically €10,675–€13,502

Middle half of 8 programmes with the same fee period, applicant category and year; the line is the median, €12,093. 8 of 21 publish a fee we can compare; the rest are not in this chart. Our calculation, EUR is approximate (ECB rate of 4 Nov 2026).

Master Digital Design: Digital Fashion Technology (Hogeschool van Amsterdam): €10,648Master Digital Design: Interaction Design (Hogeschool van Amsterdam): €10,648Fine art (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €10,684Graphic Design (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €10,684Master Design (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €13,502Fine Art (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €13,502Experimental Publishing (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €13,502Lens-Based Media (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences): €13,502€0€7,089€14,177
All 8 fees, cheapest first
Master Digital Design: Digital Fashion Technology · Hogeschool van Amsterdam€10,648
Master Digital Design: Interaction Design · Hogeschool van Amsterdam€10,648
Fine art · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€10,684
Graphic Design · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€10,684
Master Design · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€13,502
Fine Art · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€13,502
Experimental Publishing · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€13,502
Lens-Based Media · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences€13,502
The mix

What these 21 programmes look like

Bars share one scale: the full bar is all 21 programmes.

By level

  • Bachelor11
  • Master10

Language of instruction

  • English20
  • Dutch6

21 of 21 state a language.

Length

  • 1 year2
  • 2 years8
  • 3 years2
  • 4 years9

21 of 21 state a length.

Compare

8 to start with

Picked by how distinctive and well documented they are, at most two per institution. Never paid.

Comparison of 8 arts and design degrees in the Netherlands
ProgrammeLevelLengthLanguageFee
User Experience DesignTHUAS · The HagueBachelor3 yearsEnglish€10,528 / year · 2026/27 · Non-EU citizens · or holders of…
Creative TechnologyTwente · EnschedeBachelor3 yearsEnglish€16,869 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU
Master DesignRotterdam · RotterdamMaster2 yearsEnglish€13,502 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU
DesignHanze · GroningenBachelor4 yearsDutch, English€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA
Fine ArtHanze · GroningenBachelor4 yearsDutch, English€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA
Creative BusinessNHL Stenden · LeeuwardenBachelor4 yearsEnglish€10,630 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU
Fine artRotterdam · RotterdamBachelor4 yearsEnglish€10,684 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU
Master Digital Design: Digital Fashion TechnologyHvAMaster1 yearEnglish€10,648 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU
About this list

What is in it

Bachelor, master and doctorate programmes that we classify under arts and design (our classification from the programme's field codes). Limited to programmes in the Netherlands. Programmes closed to new students are left out.

We list 21 programmes (arts and design degrees in the Netherlands) at 6 institutions, spread over 5 cities; the most are in Groningen (8). The largest providers are Hanze University of Applied Sciences (8), Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (8) and Hogeschool van Amsterdam (2); 3 other institutions have fewer. By level: 11 bachelor's and 10 master's.

Among the 8 that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2026/27, the middle half costs €10,675 to €13,502 and the median is €12,093. The lowest is €10,648 at HvA; the highest is €13,502 at Rotterdam. Most common length: 4 years (9 of 21 that state one), from 1 year to 4 years. 20 of 21 that state a language are taught in English; others in Dutch. 9 of 21 mention scholarships. The next published start or deadline is 7 Feb 2027 (Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP)). Facts were last checked on 31 Oct 2026; each figure links to its source on the programme page.

More programmes

12 more, then the full list

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Classical Music

€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

20% free electives · 11% thesis

BachelorTaught in EnglishDutchEnglish

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Jazz

€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

20% free electives · 11% thesis

BachelorTaught in EnglishDutchEnglish

RotterdamNetherlands

Graphic Design

€2,694–€10,684 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship
240
credits (ECTS)
4 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

RotterdamNetherlands

Fine Art

Master of Arts in Fine Art and Design | Fine Art

€2,694–€13,502 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

RotterdamNetherlands

Experimental Publishing

Master of Arts in Fine Art and Design | Experimental Publishing

€2,694–€13,502 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

RotterdamNetherlands

Lens-Based Media

Master of Arts in Fine Art and Design | Lens-Based Media

€2,694–€13,502 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP)

Price on request

63% projects and labs · 13% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Painting

Price on request

63% projects and labs · 13% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

HvANetherlands

Master Digital Design: Interaction Design

€2,694–€10,648 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship
1 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Master of Music

Price on request

33% research methods · 17% business and management

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish

RotterdamNetherlands

Autonomous Fine Art

Autonome Beeldende KunstTranslated

Price not found on official pages
4 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsDutchEnglish
All 21 programmes by institution
Questions

Quick answers

How many arts and design degrees in the Netherlands do you list?

21 programmes at 6 institutions in the Netherlands. 21 of them have detailed facts with sources on their own pages.

How much do arts and design degrees in the Netherlands cost?

Among 8 programmes that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2026/27, the middle half costs €10,675 to €13,502, with a median of €12,093 (about, converted to EUR at the ECB rate; our calculation). 13 more do not publish a comparable fee. Always confirm on the institution's page.

Which arts and design degrees in the Netherlands are taught in English?

20 of the 21 that state a language of instruction are taught in English. The language is shown on each programme card.

How long do arts and design degrees in the Netherlands take?

9 of 21 that state a length last 4 years. Lengths range from 1 year to 4 years.

Which institutions offer arts and design degrees in the Netherlands?

Hanze University of Applied Sciences (8), Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (8), Hogeschool van Amsterdam (2), NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (1) and The Hague University of Applied Sciences (1) and 1 more institution.

Do arts and design degrees in the Netherlands include scholarships?

9 of 21 mention scholarships on their official pages. The others do not say, which does not mean they do not offer it.

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