Overview

With the Master of Music Therapy at the ArtEZ University of the Arts you will delve into the neuroscience behind music therapy, specialize in its technological aspects, participate in community music therapy projects and develop your own unique research project. All of this takes place in the vibrant, musical, and unique environment of the conservatory in Enschede.

Careers

The field of music therapy is broad and dynamic – and always in transition. Music therapy is expanding to new areas in (health)care and technology, which are explored and discovered at this very moment. ArtEZ graduates work in various fields, from developing countries to hospitals and research settings.

Maybe you want to focus on elderly and mental care – or maybe you investigate broader implementation of music in care for newborns and IC-patients. Whichever path you choose, you are ready to explore new possibilities, to pioneer at the at the intersection of music and (health)care.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Musical and Improvisational Skills
Music Technology
Counselling and Selfcare
Community Music Therapy
Cognitive Neuroscience of Music
Neurologic Music Therapy
Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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70

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arnhem, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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70

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Music Therapy course or
Bachelor of Creative Therapy (Music) with an approved level of music and music theory competences or
Bachelor or Master of Music AND the pre-Master in Music Therapy or
Bachelor of Music in Education AND the pre-Master in Music Therapy.
Certain language requirements apply for this English-taught programme.
Applicants must have prepared a personal study plan.
Applicants must have successfully completed the entrance examination. During the entrance examination, we assess your chances of completing the course successfully.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13030 EUR / year

≈ 13030 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Arnhem

Netherlands

770 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Arnhem

Funding

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