Thinking about studying art or design? Curious to learn more about our Bachelor programmes and student life at Willem de Kooning Academy?
Our next Open Day is on Saturday February 7, 2026 from 10:00 - 15:00 hrs
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Open Day Saturday February 7, 2026
Thinking about studying art or design? Want to know more about life at Willem de Kooning Academy?
Visit our Open Day on Saturday February 7 from 10.00 - 15.00 hrs. During this event, you can explore our building & workspaces (Stations), meet tutors & students from our Bachelor and Master programmes, and ask all of your questions.
Programme
Click here for the detailed programme.
For more specific information about the master programme please click here.
Tip! Watch the general Bachelor presentation before your visit
Before you visit, watch our online bachelor presentation for an overview of studying at WdKA — available in English and Dutch on our YouTube channel. The presentation covers what it’s like to study at the Willem de Kooning Academy as a student. The presentation is available in Dutch or English.
Registration
You can register here
Visiting address
Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Location: Wijnhaven 61 & Blaak 10, Rotterdam.
How do I get to the Academy?
If you are travelling to the Open Day by public transport, prepare your journey with a trip planner such as NS, 9292, Google Maps etc.
Next Open day
Saturday March 28, 2026 | 10:00 – 14:00 hrs, register here
RASL Dual Experience Day
Do you have an artistic talent, as well as a hunger for academic knowledge? We got you! Get your agenda, you are officially invited to join us for the RASL Dual Degree Experience Day, taking place on Thursday February 26, in Rotterdam.
The programme will include lunch, mingling with other RASL Dual Degree candidates and current students, a tour of the EUR, WdKA and Codarts campuses, joining creative workshops and use our state-of-the-art facilities.
The RASL Dual Degree allows you to combine, in a five year programme, a bachelor at Willem de Kooning Academy, with a bachelor at Erasmus University (either International Bachelor of Arts and Culture Studies, Erasmus University College, or Erasmus School of Philosophy).
Click here for more information on the programme and how to register.
For any questions, please reach out to dualdegree@rasl.nu
Online Student Talks
Are you thinking about enrolling in our school? This is your chance to get an insider's view! Join us for an Online Student Talk.
What to expect?
Meet our student ambassadors. Hear about their study experiences, and learn what it's like to be a part of our community. Ask them anything! Note: (Language: English | Not Bachelor programme specific)
January 28, 2026 | 19.00-20.00 hrs | Register here
Do you have any questions regarding this event?
E-mail: wdka.recruitment@hr.nl
Academy Tours
Take a guided tour led by our student ambassadors. This tour gives a brief overview of our academy and shows our facilities and stations. Please note, this event focuses on our facilities; for detailed information on our study programmes, we recommend you attend one of our Open Days.
Interested?
We host a tour once a month on Thursdays from 16:00 to 17:00 hrs. Where: Willem de Kooning Academy, Blaak 10 (entrance), Rotterdam.
Upcoming Tours:
Leisure & Events Management | Open Dagen en andere activiteiten
Wil jij weten meer weten hoe wij de toekomst van leisure gaan veranderen? En wil jij onze studenten en docenten ontmoeten? Kom dan naar een van onze Open Dagen of Avonden.
Open dagen
Zaterdag 7 februari 2026 van 10:00 - 15:00. Meld je hier aan.
Zaterdag 28 maart 2026 van 10:00 - 14:00. Meld je hier aan.
Open avonden
Dinsdag 21 april 2026 van 16:00 - 20:00. Meld je hier aan.
Dinsdag 2 juni 2026 van 16:00 - 20:00. Meld je hier aan.
Proefstuderen
Wil je ervaren hoe studeren aan de opleiding Leisure & Events Management in de praktijk is? Tijdens de proefstudeerdag krijg je een goede indruk van de opleiding, werk je samen aan een maatschappelijk vraagstuk en proef je de sfeer van de Academie.
Dinsdag 14 april 2026 van 15:00 - 17:00. Meld je hier aan.