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3 Best Music & Performing Arts Bachelor's Universities in the Netherlands 2026

Compare 4 Bachelor's Degree options in Music & Performing Arts in the Netherlands for 2026. This ranking is for international students deciding where to study at undergraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

3 universities · ranked best first

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Hogeschool Leiden

Netherlands · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU), Hogeschool Leiden. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Music & Performing Arts cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Music & Performing Arts abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A Bachelor's Degree in Music & Performing Arts is an undergraduate route for students who want a first degree in the field. It suits applicants who are choosing between different kinds of academic and practical study before moving into work or further study.

The universities in this set are all public, but they differ in location and in whether fees are published in the facts available. Nyenrode Business University, Zuyd University and Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU) are in the Netherlands, while St.James's School of Medicine, Bonaire is in Bonaire. Programme counts are published for the ranking overall, but fee details are not provided, so you should confirm the cost of study directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, the admission requirements, tuition fees, and whether the course is taught in English. Confirm the campus location, application deadline, and any portfolio, audition, or other selection step with the university.