Thinking about studying art or design? Curious to learn more about our Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and student life at Willem de Kooning Academy?
Visit one of our Open Days or other events starting in the fall of 2026.
Next Open Days
Saturday 7 November 2026 | 10:00–15:00
Wednesday 9 December 2026 | 16:00–20:00
Saturday 13 February 2027 | 10:00–15:00
Saturday 3 April 2027 | 10:00–14:00
And more...
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OPEN DAYS
Thinking about studying art or design? Want to know more about our Bachelor & Master programmes and life at Willem de Kooning Academy? Visit our Open Day on Saturday November 7, 2026 from 10.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Please register here
Programme
During the Open Day, you can explore our building and workspaces (Stations), visit our Admissions Info Point, join a Station tour, discover the different Bachelor and Master programmes, meet tutors and students, and ask all your questions.
Note: One week before the Open Day, we will publish the programme and schedule for the day.
If you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to: wdka.events@hr.nl.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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 Days
Wednesday 9 December 2026 | 16:00–20:00
Saturday 13 February 2027 | 10:00–15:00
Saturday 3 April 2027 | 10:00–14:00
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:
15 October 2026
19 November 2026
14 January 2027
18 February 2027
18 March 2027
15 April 2027
20 May 2027
17 June 2027
ONLINE STUDENT TALK
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 (Language: English)
Please note: this student talk is for Art & Design study programmes. If you are interested in Leisure and Events Management, please scroll down.
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!
Registration
28 October 2026 | 19.00-20.00, register here
27 January 2027 | 19.00-20.00, register here
Do you have any questions regarding this event?
E-mail: wdka.recruitment@hr.nl
ONLINE VOORLICHTING & PROEFSTUDEREN LEISURE & EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Online Voorlichting
Wil je meer weten over de opleiding Leisure & Events Management? Doe dan mee met deze online voorlichting!
Tijdens deze online voorlichting ontdek je hoe je bij Leisure & Events Management leert om ideeën te vertalen naar ervaringen die mensen verbinden, verrassen en in beweging brengen. Je hoort hoe je vanaf het eerste jaar werkt aan echte projecten in de stad, samenwerkt met culturele organisaties, festivals en maatschappelijke initiatieven, en hoe je leert kijken naar gedrag, cultuur, trends en maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen. Ook vertellen we meer over studeren aan de Willem de Kooning Academie, de opbouw van de opleiding en de mogelijkheden binnen het brede werkveld van leisure, events en experience design. Docenten en studenten vertellen je meer over hoe het is om te studeren bij Leisure & Events Management aan de Willem de Kooning Academie.
Wanneer: Woensdag 28 oktober van 19:00 - 20:00
Meld je hier aan
Proefstuderen
Wil je ervaren hoe studeren aan de opleiding Leisure & Events Management in de praktijk is? Tijdens de proefstudeermiddag krijg je een goede indruk van de opleiding, werk je samen aan een maatschappelijk vraagstuk en proef je de sfeer van de Academie.
Wanneer: Dinsdag 24 november 2026 van 15:00 - 17:00
Locatie: Wijnhaven 61
Meld je hier aan.
Vragen wdka.leisure@hr.nl