★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for aspiring classical or jazz musicians seeking an international English-taught bachelor in the Netherlands; practical training with professional teachers but limited graduate outcome data on the programme page.
Tuition · Intl
↗€12,280
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Mar 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗59
DUO ↓6% ↗
Intl. %
↗75%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,164
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you dream of a musical career? At the Conservatorium Maastricht you will develop your musical talent and prepare yourself for an international career. You can choose from Classical Music or Jazz. Both study programmes are English-taught and attract many students from abroad. Also (guest) lecturers come from all over the world. This creates a vibrant, dynamic environment through all of the lessons, concerts and (international) projects.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of MusicField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Group assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPracticalProject
About Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Heerlen, Maastricht, and Sittard in the southern Limburg region. Known for healthcare programs, performing arts (Conservatorium Maastricht), and proximity to Belgium and Germany enabling cross-border opportunities.
Living in Heerlen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
87k
Multicultural, affordable, and border-region influenced. Heerlen has a distinct Limburg character with influences from Belgium and Germany. The city is unpretentious and practical.
View city guide →Specializations
Year 3 tracks
?No data yet
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: muziek
Median starting salary (field)€2,164/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Working in their own field55%
Permanent contract38%
Where bachelor graduates continue
Muziek91%
Master of Music4%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Musici, zangers en componisten34%
Muziekleraren (particulier)25%
Regisseurs en producenten televisie, film en theater4%
Acteurs4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 287%
Complete this degree65%
Continue studying after graduating46%
Women among first-years34%
International students75%
Say workload is “just right”55%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 58 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.3
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-03-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-03-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
Scholarships
Erasmus Mundus Programme—
Internships
?No data yet
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