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Bachelor Graphic Design

University of the Arts The Hague (Royal Academy of Art, KABK) · The Hague, Netherlands

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

About the course

A practical design course covering graphic design, typography and letter design alongside interactive design and coding, with theory in art history, philosophy and research. It is taught entirely in English and builds professional and entrepreneurial skills for design practice.

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.
  • You need a school-leaving diploma comparable to a Dutch VWO, HAVO or MBO 4 diploma. No specific subjects are listed. In exceptional cases, if you lack this, the department may offer a competency test (fee €250).
  • Selection is by a PDF portfolio (maximum 20 pages, 10MB, mainly work from the last three years), a motivation letter, a CV (maximum 2 pages), a home assignment if invited, and an entrance examination day. EU applicants’ English is assessed at the interview.

How to apply

  1. Register on StudielinkApply for Bachelor Graphic Design on Studielink (applications open 1 October 2026).
  2. Upload your portfolioSubmit your portfolio, motivation letter and CV through the KABK online system (OSIRIS) by 2 March 2027.
  3. Home assignment and entrance dayIf invited, complete a home assignment and attend the entrance examination day and interview; 2027 dates to be announced.
  4. Decision and enrolmentIf admitted, upload your diploma and ID documents and pay the tuition fee to complete enrolment.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply through Studielink, then send your portfolio, motivation letter and CV through the KABK online system (OSIRIS) by 2 March 2027 for September 2027 entry. Later applications are considered only if places remain..

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).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective course: admission depends on your portfolio, assignment and interview, not on points. Applications after 2 March 2027 are considered only if places remain.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official KABK website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Entrance examination dates for 2027 are not yet announced; check the programme page. Always confirm details with the university before applying.