Programs/Master/General programmes
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a creative, practice-oriented music master's at a leading Dutch arts university; weigh artistic development focus against potentially limited traditional academic resources.
Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
4 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
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166
DUO ↓43% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
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15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
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Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
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3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Master programme at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (Utrecht). Leads to Master. Field: General programmes. Duration 4 years. 120 ECTS. Tuition €2,694/yr.
English120 ECTSMasterField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
HKU University of the Arts Utrecht is one of the largest art universities in Europe, offering programs across fine art, design, music, theatre, games, and media. Located in historic Utrecht, it combines traditional arts education with cutting-edge programs in game design and digital media.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k

Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree72%
Women among first-years39%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 40 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Start 1
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Start 2
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Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
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Internships
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