Study Music in the Netherlands
81 programmes in music at 9 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 10,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 10,000 USD and 10,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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Music in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 13 | 10,000 USD | 10,000 USD | 10,000 USD |
| Master's | 7 | 9,346 USD | 13,668 USD | 13,668 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within music
Universities for music in the Netherlands
Study Music in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 81 music programmes at 9 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 bachelor's programmes in music in the Netherlands is 10,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 10,000 USD and 10,000 USD per year.
- Can I study music in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 98% of the music programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (79 of 81).
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