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Read more about the requirements to join the Fontys Master of Music. This page provides you with details on eligibility, the application process, and necessary documentation to become part of our dynamic programme.
To be admitted to the master’s programme, you need a Bachelor of Music degree or an equivalent qualification. In addition, all applicants are required to submit a short research proposal of 500 to 1000 words. This proposal should focus on your own artistic practice as a performer and/or creator. If you do not hold a Bachelor of Music, an intake procedure will be initiated to assess your eligibility.
For all programmes conducted in English Fontys Academy of the Arts has set minimum language requirements.To prove that you meet these requirements you will be asked to send one of the English language certificates.
If you are a Dutch applicant and hold an MBO-4, HAVO or VWO diploma, you are exempt from providing a language test.
Non-EU students who do not yet meet the requirements of the Master’s programme, but who can be expected to develop their skills within a reasonable amount of time to reach the appropriate level, may be accepted to the Pre-Master, a preparatory year. During the Pre-Master, students follow intensive lessons in preparation of the first year of the Master. The decision to accept a student to the preparatory year will be communicated to the student after the audition.
As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit. Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.
*except nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the USA and Vatican City State.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences will act according to the Code of Conduct.
To be admitted to the Master of Music programme, you must hold a Bachelor of Music degree or an equivalent qualification. If you do not have a Bachelor of Music degree, an intake procedure will be initiated. If you meet the admission requirements, you can enter the audition process. Below you will find all the steps you need to follow.
Start by applying through Studielink.nl. In this phase, you can ignore Studielink’s request to upload diplomas or certificates. These will only be required after you complete the audition.
Each main subject has a different audition requirement. Check the specific guidelines for your direction:- classical- jazz- musical theatre- pop- creator/performer
Upload your assignments (including a video, personal development plan and CV) to your personal admission page in Studielink. Check our guidelines for the audition of the Master of Music.
After preselection, selected candidates are invited for either a live audition (if you live in the Netherlands or Belgium) or an online interview (for international candidates). Please check the specific guidelines per main subject.You will be informed of the exact date and time by email.
You only participate in one round.For Jazz auditions: if possible, bring your own musicians to perform as a group.
If you are admitted, you will receive an email from the Student Administration with further instructions about your enrolment and required documents.
After admission, you must submit:
Important for non-EU students: prepare all documents before May 1 to meet visa and enrolment deadlines.
Taking care of your finances is an important part of student life. There are tuition fees, possible scholarships and (proof of) living expenses to consider.
More about financesGood to know: the Dutch Immigration Service (IND) requires non-EEA students to prove they have access to a certain amount of money per year/semester. Read more by clicking the link above.,
Besides tuition fees, there are more costs such as textbooks, introduction, excursions and a good laptop. Are you going to live in a room? Then you will pay rent and other living costs such as gas, water and internet.
Check on DUO whether you are eligible for study financing or a student public transport pass.
Foreign students in the Netherlands typically spend €900-€1,100 monthly, covering rent, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and more.
Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.
Subscribe before April 1 (non-EER) or July 1 (EER). Note: audition deadlines are earlier.
You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.
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