Overview

Arts functions as a platform for artists who regard theoretical reflection and artistic practice as intrinsically related and complementary.

Learning outcomes

A unique programme at Royal Academy of Art, The Hague in the Netherlands, Arts creates new possibilities for art and its practitioners through questioning and breaking down existing boundaries between art theory and art practice.

PhD candidates follow individual research trajectories, guided by a team of supervisors. Besides this, the PhD candidates participate in a doctoral study programme, which consists of lectures, seminars, trainings and workshops. Together with supervisors, staff members and guest teachers, the doctoral candidates form an inspiring and challenging research environment.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

PhD candidates follow individual research trajectories, guided by a team of supervisors. Besides this, the PhD candidates participate in a doctoral study programme, which consists of lectures, seminars, trainings and workshops.

Together with supervisors, staff members and guest teachers, the doctoral candidates form an inspiring and challenging research environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Den Haag, Netherlands

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a Master’s of Arts degree or proof of study at a comparable level. English is the working language of PhDArts, and proficiency in both speaking and writing in English is required. The application should be written in English.

Because PhDArts is a practice-as-research doctorate, the applicant must first and foremost demonstrate that they are a highly accomplished practitioner in some aspect of the arts and/or design.

On a theoretical level, the applicant has to demonstrate that their ideas are already quite well-formed and that they have begun to place their own contribution within the context of existing research or innovative practice. The applicant will need to show a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and be able to justify what the urgency for this particular research is.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for PhDArts, for EEA and non-EEA students alike.

Living costs

Den Haag

Netherlands

780 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.