This exceptional achievement demonstrates how the joint commitment of students, teachers and staff results in education of the highest quality. It places Codarts firmly among the leading arts universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands.

The programmes Dance, Dance in Education, Music in Education and Circus each received the maximum score of five stars, while the Conservatoire achieved an excellent score of 4.5 stars. The Dance bachelor stands out, having achieved the highest rating in the Netherlands for the sixth year in a row, with a perfect score of 100 points.

“These results reflect the strength and professionalism of our community. Every day, students, teachers and staff contribute their energy, talent and dedication to Codarts. That is what makes our programmes strong and ensures we are recognised as a place ‘where it happens’. At the same time, these outcomes challenge us to continue improving – and at Codarts we embrace that challenge together,” said David Lauwen, President of the Executive Board.

Other Dutch universities of applied sciences also achieved outstanding results in this year’s Keuzegids, confirming the overall strength of arts education in the Netherlands and the solid foundation it provides for future generations of makers, performers and teachers. Within this strong field, Codarts is especially proud of the recognition received by all its programmes.

The Keuzegids hbo is an independent guide that annually assesses the quality of professional higher education in the Netherlands. Its rankings are based on student opinions, study success and labour market outcomes, and are designed to help prospective students make a well-informed choice of study.