You can apply to our programme until the 28th of February 2025.

To be admitted to the Master of Music in Composition you must hold a bachelor’s degree in music or a related field; you must be able to demonstrate your abilities in music composition by submitting a portfolio of your own work (scores and/or audio), a motivation form, a Master Project Plan and a resume; in addition, you must be able to demonstrate your proficiency with the English language.

The entrance exam consists of a discussion with a group of our teachers of your portfolio, your Master Project Plan as well as your overall development, ideas, desires and expectations. When you apply, you may choose to take your entrance exam either online or live in person. If travelling from afar, please consider the environmental impact. You will hear before the 24th of March if you are invited for an entrance exam. The entrance exams will be held in week 17 (22-25 April 2025). The outcome of your entrance exam will be communicated in the first half of May.

Further descriptions of these requirements can be found under the general registration procedure.

Please note that unfortunately it is not possible to receive comments on your admission decision due to the number of applicants.

Master Project Plan
Before you start the master you must hand in a Master Project Plan. In your Master Project Plan you present your plans for the design of your master's programme and your Master Project in which your artistic development, research and entrepreneurship play an important role. For the Master programme, the Master Project Plan of the candidate will also be discussed during the live-online entrance exam. See the Master Project Plan Guidelines document at the end of the page.

Alessandra and Jonty talk about the Master Project

Need help getting started with designing your Master Project Plan? Watch the video below for some inspiration.