Overview

Features

Each section of the World Music program of Codarts Rotterdam has its own team of specialised teachers and musicians of world renown, such as Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Peña, Argentinian pianist and composer Gustavo Beytelmann, Turkish ney player Kudsi Ergüner and latin drummer Liber Torriente.

Programme Structure

Course Overview:

You study music theory, in your own field and Western music. In this way you learn to communicate in both ‘languages’.

You start taking classes about production and recording techniques.

There are many opportunities to perform: with the Bollywood Orchestra or a sangat (Indian music), with OTRA (the Orchestra Típica of the Tango section), STRADOC (Anatolian music) or with a salsa, Brazilian or flamenco ensemble.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 10 other Bachelors in Music in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Register in Studielink.

After registration you will receive login details for Osiris Application.

Complete the registration in Osiris Application, upload a passport photo, upload your motivation (click here) and your musical cv.

Upload (YouTube) links to your music recordings

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10500 EUR / year

≈ 10500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Rotterdam

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