The Gerrit Rietveld Academie is a renowned university for fine art and design located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As an internationally-oriented institution, it attracts a diverse range of students from around the world. The academy offers a comprehensive four-year bachelor's degree program, beginning with a foundational year known as the Basicyear, which allows students to explore and make an informed decision among twelve different specializations called departments.

All departments embrace an experimental and interdisciplinary approach to education, encouraging students to challenge conventional boundaries within their respective disciplines. Additionally, the Rietveld Academie provides a part-time bachelor's degree program called DOGtime, which spans five years. This program consists of a two-year propaedeutic phase followed by three years of in-depth study.

Accredited by the NVAO, the bachelor's program prepares students for various creative careers in the art and design industry. Graduates earn the title of Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design (BA) and have the opportunity to pursue a master's degree at the Sandberg Instituut within the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. To accommodate prospective students, the academy offers two preliminary programs: the Orientation Course and the Preparatory Course, providing individuals with an opportunity to explore their passion for art and design while building a portfolio and gaining foundational knowledge.

With English as the primary language of communication, the Gerrit Rietveld Academie truly facilitates an international learning environment for aspiring artists and designers