Master in Jazz & Pop

The application deadline for Master in Jazz & Pop is Feb 1, 2027. Tuition fees are 11,700 EUR per year.

The Master in Jazz & Pop at ArtEZ Institute for the Arts is a 2-year program for music professionals looking to deepen their craftsmanship and explore innovative ways to tell stories through music. This English-taught master's degree focuses on authenticity, creativity, and artistry.

The curriculum allows students to create their own study program, focusing on individuality, the artistic process, and performance. Students can improve their improvisation skills, boost their confidence on stage, or learn about visual and sound effects. The program pushes students to deepen their knowledge, develop professionally, and broaden their horizons.

Graduates can pursue careers as Music Producers, Session Musicians, Music Directors, or Performing Artists. They can work in the music industry, entertainment, or education, applying their skills in composition, performance, and music production.

ArtEZ Institute for the Arts in the Netherlands is a dynamic centre for creative education where experimentation and cross-disciplinary practice take priority. Founded in 2002, ArtEZ serves a community of roughly 3,000 students and has a notably international student body, creating a multicultural studio culture. The institute offers focused programs across fine arts, design, fashion, music, and dance designed to cultivate both technical craft and conceptual innovation.

Curricula encourage collaboration across artistic disciplines and foster independent artistic inquiry, with studios, workshops, and performance spaces that mirror professional creative environments. Emphasis on critique, portfolio development, exhibitions, and public projects prepares students for contemporary artistic careers or further study. Teachers and visiting artists actively engage students in project-based learning and cross-border cultural dialogues.

International applicants will find an open, exploratory atmosphere with practical support for settling into life in the Netherlands. Language options, studio mentorship, and connections to galleries and festivals help graduates build profiles for the European and global arts scene. Prospective students should prepare a strong portfolio and be ready to articulate their conceptual interests to thrive at ArtEZ.