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Admission

To enrol at Codarts you should be in possession of a havo diploma, mbo bve-level 4 or a (foreign) certificate of equivalent value, in which the subject packet or the profile is of secondary importance. In special cases the above diploma demands can be set aside. The student-to-be then has the possibility to take a capacity test, to check if there is sufficient general development to be able to follow the study. The fees for this test are charged to the student-to-be.

Application

 

Application deadline

Passed for 2025-2026

Auditions

Passed for 2025-2026
 

Admission Exam

During the admission exam, your aptitude, knowledge, skills and developability will be assessed. The exam consists of three different parts: practical part, theoretical part and motivation interview.

  • Step 1

    Register

    1. Go to https://www.studielink.nl/
    2. When you log in for the first time, you will need:
      your DigiD (applies only to Dutch citizens and/or residents), personal and contact information, diploma(s) you have obtained or will obtain.
    3. Codarts can be found under 'University of Applied Sciences'. Place a request for enrollment in the programme(s) of your choice (maximum of 3). Your request will automatically be forwarded to Codarts Administrative Service Centre (ASC).

    For more information about Studielink, click here.

    After a successful registration through Studielink you will receive an email from Codarts (noreply@codarts.nl) as a notification to proceed with your registration through myapplication.codarts.nl.

    Complete this registration, upload a passport photo, upload your motivational letter and your musical resume.

    In this message you will receive a new login for this website (this is not the same as Studielink). In some cases, this email may go to your spam box, so keep an eye on it. Only once you have completed your registration through both platforms is your registration for the audition complete.

    Questions? Contact the ASC at asc@codarts.nl.

     

  • Step 2

    Music video recordings for online portfolio

    You must submit at least 3 video recordings of your playing in contrasting styles, by different composers, solo or in an ensemble. There is no minimum or maximum time limit for the video recordings.

    You must be clearly visible in your video recordings to ensure that the committee can accurately assess your skills, technique and potential.

    You can upload separate links (Youtube or Vimeo) to these videos in Osiris Application. We would advise you to set the link of your videos to ‘hidden’ so that your videos are not visible to the public. Please note that we do not accept CDs, DVDs or MP3s.

    Please note: the admission requirements for Classical Composition differ from the above requirements. Click here for the admission requirements.

     

  • Step 3

    Invitation for audition

    Based on your digital portfolio in Osiris Application, the admissions committee decides whether you will be invited for an audition at Codarts. The result of the preselection will be send out by the Administrative Service Center (ASC) per email.

  • Step 4

    The audition

    The content of the audition reflects the requirements that the programme and subsequent professional practice will impose on the students.

    During the audition, your aptitude, knowledge, skills and developability will be tested for the course of study you plan to follow. The audition consists of three different parts:

    Practical part
    During the audition we will test your talent, knowledge, skills and development possibilities for the study programme you intend to follow.  Auditions are solo. All auditions are accompanied by a pianist.

    Theoretical part
    You will be tested on your theoretical knowledge. For the specific requirements click here.

    Please note: Being available on the audition days as mentioned on the website

    Motivation interview
    During the interview the following aspects will be discussed:                   

    • General motivation.
    • The image/idea you have at Codarts.
    • How you think about disciplinarity, interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity.


    Auditions
    Auditions for candidates residing in the Netherlands will only take place live at Codarts.

    If you are a candidate living in another country, you have the choice of having your admission take place live or online.
    This choice can be made once in the OSIRIS application form and cannot be changed.

    Practice admission for Conducting, Vocal Leadership and EEA students will take place live only.

  • Step 5

    Results of the audition
    The management of the programme will determine together with the admissions committee whether you can be admitted. Codarts has a limited number of study places available, so it may take some time before you will receive an email saying whether you have been admitted or not.
     

    Placement or waiting list
    Codarts admits only a limited number of students. If the maximum number of students has been reached, candidates may be placed on a waiting list. Placed candidates are requested to inform Codarts within one month after placement whether they will actually take the course. 

Admission Requirements

Specific admission requirements apply to the program. You can find these below by major.