Royal Academy of Art the Hague (KABK)

The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) has been a leader in educating artists and designers since 1682. Highly skilled professional staff with international professional practices, guide and accompany students through their studies.

The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) educates students to become independent and self-aware artists and designers with investigative mindsets and unique visual and conceptual abilities. They are able to produce authentic and in-depth creative work that advances their chosen disciplines and contributes to the wellbeing of society as a whole.

At-A-Glance

What
Global Exchange School
Where
  • The Hauge, Netherlands
When

Final dates announced on school’s website.

Spring Semester

February — July

Fall Semester

September — December

Who
Open to RISD students

Juniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.

Eligible RISD Departments
  • Film/Animation/Video
  • Furniture Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Architecture
  • Photography
  • Textiles
Links

Exchange Website
University Website
Exchange Courses
Academic Calendar
Housing Information

Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
School Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Mar 1, 2025
School Deadline: May 1, 2025
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalency
Instruction Language
  • English
  • Dutch

Full English instruction

About KABK

Language

All education at the Royal Academy is initially in English, and communication is also in English. If the situation occurs that all of the students and teachers are Dutch-speaking, then the classes and the communication are held in Dutch.

Courses

All Bachelor's departments at KABK have a fixed study program, and as an exchange student you will take the same courses as their fully-enrolled students. For detailed descriptions of available departments and their study programs, see "Studies" section of the KABK Study Guide. You will be required to enroll in 30 ECTS, which is equivalent to 15 RISD Credits.

Academic Credits

KABK utilizes the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 2ECTS is equivalent to 1 RISD credit.

Note: Art Science only takes exchange students in Fall Semester. Interior Architecture and Furniture Design have places only in Fall Semester in Junior Year.

The Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design (AAAD / UMPRUM)

Apply for Global Exchange

The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.

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1:1 Advising Session

Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

Schedule an Appointment

Events

Fall 2025 Semester Studies and Outgoing Exchange General Pre-Departure Meeting
ProvWash, Room 302

All Events and Announcements

Announcements

No announcements for this program.