Utrecht School of the Arts: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3323 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #971 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #28 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #3 of 5 | In Utrecht |
| #584 of 1,087 | For Cinematography |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.hku.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 60%*
* The Utrecht School of the Arts is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Entrance examination |
|---|
Research profile
Utrecht School of the Arts has published 598 scientific papers with 4,637 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, Computer Science, History, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Utrecht School of the Arts majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 10 | 7 |
| 1994 | 4 | 9 |
| 1995 | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 | 16 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 | 4 | 10 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3 | 25 |
| 2010 | 7 | 19 |
| 2011 | 12 | 27 |
| 2012 | 9 | 46 |
| 2013 | 15 | 41 |
| 2014 | 29 | 67 |
| 2015 | 17 | 93 |
| 2016 | 36 | 102 |
| 2017 | 40 | 140 |
| 2018 | 52 | 239 |
| 2019 | 59 | 269 |
| 2020 | 51 | 369 |
| 2021 | 44 | 493 |
| 2022 | 57 | 734 |
| 2023 | 63 | 824 |
| 2024 | 61 | 929 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Utrecht School of the Arts gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art | 4 years | 32,000 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design | 4 years | 32,000 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music | 4 years | 32,000 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre | 4 years | 32,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Fine Art | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Design | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Music | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Theatre | 2 years | 20,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Utrecht School of the Arts.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| HBO Bachelor | Art Management, Design, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| HBO Master | Art Education, Design, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre |
Utrecht School of the Arts alumni
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Barry Atsma
- Occupations
- directoractor
- Biography
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Barry Atsma is a Dutch actor. He became known in the Netherlands through his role in the TV series Rozengeur & Wodka Lime (2001–2005) and the movie The Black Book. He is a recipient of both a Golden Calf and a Rembrandt Award. Internationally, Atsma is best known for his work on 2014 British film Hector and the Search for Happiness and the 2018 British television series The Split.
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Janine Jansen
- Occupations
- violinist
- Biography
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Janine Jansen is a Dutch violinist and violist.
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Fleur Agema
- Occupations
- architectpolitician
- Biography
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Marie-Fleur Agema is a Dutch politician and former spatial designer, serving as First Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Schoof cabinet since 2024. Agema previously served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Party for Freedom between 30 November 2006 and 2 July 2024.
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Floortje Dessing
- Occupations
- radio personalitypresenterwritertelevision presenter
- Biography
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Floortje Dessing is a Dutch radio and television presenter, producer and travel writer, best known for her various travel TV shows, graduated Utrecht School of the Arts.
Utrecht School of the Arts faculties and divisions
| Conservatory : Music | Music, Music Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Art and Economics | Art Management, Fine Arts, Management, Theatre |
| Faculty : Art, Media and Technology | Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Music, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Technology, Video |
| Faculty : Fine Arts and Design | Art Management, Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Theatre | Acting, Art Education, Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | HKU Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 1520 Utrecht, 3500 BM Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 359,000 |