Application deadlines for 2026-2027

• Bachelor programme 1st year fulltime non-EER: 17 December 2025

• Bachelor programme 1st year fulltime NL/EER: 1 May 2026

• Bachelor programme 2nd year entry fulltime: 1 March 2026

• Bachelor programme part-time (DOGtime): 22 April 2026

• Preparatory Course: 1 May 2026

• Orientation Course: 1 May 2026

• Master programme: 1 April 2026 

Admission for Bachelor (full-time & part-time)

Would you like to apply for admission to our Bachelor's program in Fine Arts & Design? For detailed information about our admission procedure, select one of the menu options below, depending on your nationality:

• Admissions Dutch Students

• Admission EEA Student (not NL)

• Admissions NON-EEA students

Here you will find a fact sheet with an overview of the admission rounds, dates, and deadlines.

Admission Bachelor second year entry

Candidates who have studied at an art academy at bachelor level for at least 1 year, can apply for 2nd year entry (and in exceptional cases for 3rd year entry). As a rule, we do not accept students into our 4th year.

Admission Preparatory Course

For info on this preparatory course and to apply for the admission interviews, read here.

Admission Orientation Course

For info on this Saturday course and to apply for the admission interviews, read here.

Admission Master 

Would you like to enroll in a master's program? Check the website sandberg.nl for more information about the master's degree programme and contact details.

Studying with a disability or chronic illness

Read more about it here.

Contact: apply@rietveldacademie.nl

You can view our general information brochure here (pdf)