Arts and Culture: Music Studies
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
The Master's in Music Studies is open for application to students with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in:
- Musicology
- Humanities
If you do not meet the entry requirements above, because, for example, you have a degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (hbo), such as a conservatorium, or an equivalent thereof, you may be eligible for admission after completing the pre-Master’s programme Music Studies.
Please check: uva.nl/ma-music-studies > Application and admissionNoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
Language requirements
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
University of Amsterdam
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The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.
Accreditations
Scholarships
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
- Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP)