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Bachelor of Fine Art

HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (Fine Art) · Utrecht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededSelectiveArts academyPortfolioInterview
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A four-year, 240-ECTS studio-based fine art degree in which you develop your own artistic practice, alongside theory and professional preparation. It is a practical degree at an arts university.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • No specific subjects required: HKU asks for a diploma equivalent to Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4. English at IELTS Academic 6, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge 169; applicants whose schooling was clearly in English can apply for an exemption (check HKU’s exemptions list for Ireland).
  • Selection by portfolio and questionnaire, then an (online) admission interview if you pass the first round.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApply from 1 October 2026, ideally before 15 January 2027.
  2. Upload portfolioUpload your portfolio and the questionnaire HKU emails you after you apply.
  3. Admission interviewIf you pass the first selection round you are invited to an (online) interview about your work and motivation.
  4. DecisionHKU emails the result within three weeks of the interview.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply via Studielink from 1 October 2026 for 2027-28 entry. Applications received after 15 January are processed only if places remain, so the course can fill up. Supporting documents must reach HKU by 1 June before the year you start..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). HKU says study costs on top of the fee are about €1,400 a year for Fine Art (this varies), and a laptop or computer is essential.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective course: places are offered after a portfolio review and interview. HKU does not publish a fixed number of places.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityUtrecht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official HKU website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.