Open Days & Other Events 2026–2027

Thinking about studying art, design or leisure ? 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.

Please note: During the Open Day on 7 November, ProRail will be carrying out railway maintenance works. As a result, no trains will be running to, from, or via Rotterdam Central Station. Replacement bus and metro services will be available. Please check the website for travel information and a journey planner: Railway works in Rotterdam | Travel | NS.

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

Take a guided tour led by our student ambassadors. This tour gives a brief overview of our academy and shows our facilities and stations.

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:

19 November 2026 
14 January 2027 
18 February 2027  
18 March 2027 
15 April 2027 
20 May 2027 
17 June 2027

Please note: this event focuses on our facilities; for detailed information on our study programmes, we recommend you attend one of our Open Days.

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
27 January 2027 | 19.00-20.00, register here


Do you have any questions regarding this event?
E-mail: wdka.recruitment@hr.nl

 

Experience Day | 12 November 2026

Do you have artistic talent, as well as a passion for academic learning? We've got you covered! Mark your calendar, because you are officially invited to join us for the RASL Experience Day, taking place on 12 November 2026 in Rotterdam.

During the Experience Day, you'll get a taste of what it's like to be a RASL student. You'll meet the Dual Degree coordinators, participate in a series of lectures and workshops, and connect with current Dual Degree students. Below, you can find the programme for the day.

The programme includes lunch, opportunities to meet fellow RASL candidates and current students, a tour of the EUR, WdKA and Codarts campuses, creative workshops, and access to our state-of-the-art facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at dualdegree@rasl.nu.

We look forward to meeting you!

When: 12 November 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:30
Where: Multiple locations in Rotterdam
Register here

 

Proefstuderen | Dinsdag 24 november 2026 van 15:00 - 17:00 uur

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 uur
Locatie: Wijnhaven 61
Meld je hier aan.

Vragen wdka.leisure@hr.nl