Masters (MS) in Music in the Netherlands
7 masters programmes in music at 4 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 13,668 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 13,668 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Classical Music | ArtEZ Institute for the Arts | Master's | 13,668 USD |
| Master in Jazz & Pop | ArtEZ Institute for the Arts | Master's | 13,668 USD |
| Master in Applied Musicology | Utrecht University | Master's | 9,346 USD |
| Master in Musicology | Utrecht University | Master's | 9,346 USD |
| Master in National Master in Orchestral Conducting | Amsterdam University of the Arts | Master's | 15,000 USD |
| Master in Composing for Film | Amsterdam University of the Arts | Master's | — |
| Master in Vakspecialist Muziek | HZ University of Applied Sciences | Master's | — |
Specialisations within music
Music 6 Music Education 1
Universities for music in the Netherlands
Masters (MS) in Music in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 7 music masters programmes at 4 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in music in the Netherlands is 13,668 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 13,668 USD per year.
- Can I study music in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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