Overview

At the Circus program from Codarts Rotterdam you study a wide range of circus disciplines. From acrobatics to juggling and aerials. You also choose a specialisation in which you wish to excel. You learn how to integrate various art forms in your performance: music, dance and theatre.

Features

Each year you perform before an audience. You can do an internship either here or abroad. At the end of your studies you leave Codarts as a broadly trained artist who can design and perform the greatest acts, both individually and as a team member.

During your studies you make good connections which enable you to find work in a varied workfield.

Programme Structure

Course Overview:

In the first year the focus is on improving your technical and performing skills.

You will be prepared to take a wide range of subjects in circus techniques and learn about the various circus disciplines.

The programme includes: circus history, health and anatomy, cultural philosophy, dance, theatre, ballet training, music and physical preparation.

As of the second semester you concentrate on your chosen specialisation. But you also continue taking classes in the various circus disciplines.

You create a group production with other students, supervised by a choreographer (Circus from Dance).

You design and perform a solo act or a duet.

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

Liberal Arts Drama View 3 other Bachelors in Drama 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Audition application questions

Motivation letter in English and in PDF format

Medical statement that allows you to do intense physical training, not older than 3 months and in Dutch/English/German/French

Picture (head + shoulders, in PDF format, high resolution, vertical)

Two video links to universally used video systems

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.

Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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