Bachelor in Jazz & Pop

Tuition costs 10,700 EUR per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Feb 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Jazz & Pop at ArtEZ Institute for the Arts is a 4-year program that introduces students to different styles of music. This English-taught program is for students who want to develop their own musical personality and make their own choices about what they want to play.

The curriculum helps students master their instrument and collaborate with others, including students from other art courses like Music Theatre, Composition for Film & Theatre, Dance, and Theatre. Students learn by doing hands-on projects and performing, which helps them develop strong musical skills and become confident performers.

After graduating, students can work as Professional Musicians, Music Teachers, Music Producers, Sound Designers, or Band Leaders in industries like music, education, and entertainment. They can perform, teach, or produce music, using their skills to create and share music with others.

ArtEZ Institute for the Arts in the Netherlands is a dynamic centre for creative education where experimentation and cross-disciplinary practice take priority. Founded in 2002, ArtEZ serves a community of roughly 3,000 students and has a notably international student body, creating a multicultural studio culture. The institute offers focused programs across fine arts, design, fashion, music, and dance designed to cultivate both technical craft and conceptual innovation.

Curricula encourage collaboration across artistic disciplines and foster independent artistic inquiry, with studios, workshops, and performance spaces that mirror professional creative environments. Emphasis on critique, portfolio development, exhibitions, and public projects prepares students for contemporary artistic careers or further study. Teachers and visiting artists actively engage students in project-based learning and cross-border cultural dialogues.

International applicants will find an open, exploratory atmosphere with practical support for settling into life in the Netherlands. Language options, studio mentorship, and connections to galleries and festivals help graduates build profiles for the European and global arts scene. Prospective students should prepare a strong portfolio and be ready to articulate their conceptual interests to thrive at ArtEZ.