> Home > Practical matters > Practical > Housing Contracttips Contract tips Note the following before you sign a contract. Rental contracts are usually written in Dutch. Read them carefully before signing. If in doubt, ask someone for advice. Things to watch out for in the lease: Can you use the address of your living space and rental agreement to register with the municipality? Besides paying the rent in advance for one or two months, sometimes a deposit is required. What are the conditions for getting that deposit back? A previous tenant may ask for a takeover charge to compensate for
> Home > Practical matters > Practical > Enrolment and withdrawal > Enrolment Payment of tuition fees Payment of tuition fees To attend a study programme, you have to pay tuition fees. Every year, the Ministry of Education, Culture & Science sets the fees for the study programmes subsidised by the Dutch government. In addition, Codarts sets the level of the institutional tuition fees every year. If you meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Culture & Science, you pay the statutory tuition fee. If you do not meet the requirements, you pay the institutional tuition fees. By law,
> Home > Practical matters > Practical > Enrolment and withdrawal > Enrolment Verification of identity Verification of identity When you are not registered in the Personal Records Base (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen / BRP) you must submit a copy of your passport (front) or your identity card (both sides)* before August 15; the passport must be valid until at least October 1 of the year of enrolment. Example: if you enrol at Codarts for the 2026-2027 academic year, your passport must be valid at least until October 1, 2026. * this applies exclusively to students from countries in the EU
> Home > Practical matters > Practical Grants and loans Grants and loans As a student, you can benefit from various forms of financial support. These include student finance through DUO, additional scholarship opportunities, and a range of (cultural) funds you may be eligible for. Incoming students 1. Study Finance via DUO At some point, most students in the Netherlands encounter Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs ( DUO ), the Dutch governmental organisation responsible for student finance and the student travel product. For students enrolled in regular bachelor’s and master’s programmes, DUO can
> Home > Practical matters > International International students International students International students 10 steps to take Are you considering studying in the Netherlands? You are very welcome! Before you immigrate to the Netherlands, there is a chance that you will need to make some preparations. For example, a visa or residence permit. We therefore advise you to start your preparations early so that Codarts can advise and support you where necessary. To help you on your way, we have prepared a step-by-step plan. Here you will find much needed information on: Before coming to the Netherlands
> Home > Practical matters > Practical Register Studielink Registration Studielink Registration Studielink Application Procedure for a bachelor / master programme at Codarts If you would like to study at Codarts, the application process is slightly different from that of most universities and universities of applied sciences. Before you can be admitted to a programme, you must first take an audition. During the audition, we assess whether your talent, skills, and experience match the programme you have chosen. Each programme has its own audition requirements and admission criteria. You can find
> Home > Practical matters > Practical Studying with a disability Studying with a disability Codarts is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all students, including students with a disability. Studying with a disability At Codarts, we believe it is important that students with a disability can fully participate in education. This includes physical or sensory impairments, chronic illnesses, psychological issues, or learning and concentration disorders such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia. Do you need support? We’re happy to explore suitable accommodations with you. What to Expect If you
> Home > Practical matters > Practical Insurances and health care Insurance and healthcare information Health insurance while studying at Codarts Medical treatment in the Netherlands is not free. By Dutch law, all students must have valid health insurance during their stay in the Netherlands. You can read all information about health insurance on this page . Visiting a General Practitioner (GP) The first person to consult in the Netherlands for almost all medical assistance is a general practitioner (GP); in Dutch called ‘huisarts’. Students are advised to choose a GP practicing in their
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