Codarts Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #5,057
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1986
Overview
Codarts Rotterdam is a public university of the arts (hogeschool) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It provides high-level professional arts education in music, dance, circus arts, and arts therapies. The institution enrolls over 1,000 students representing approximately 65 nationalities and employs around 450 staff. All programmes are accredited by the NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie). Codarts operates from three locations in Rotterdam: its main building at Kruisplein 26, the WMDC building at Pieter de Hoochweg 125 (home to Jazz, Pop, and Global Musics), and Fenixloods I at Dolf Henkesplein 15 (Circus Arts). The institution participates in the Erasmus+ programme and follows the Dutch Code of Conduct for International Students. It collaborates with Erasmus University Rotterdam through the RASL Dual Degree programme.
Fields of study
- Music
- Dance
- Circus Arts
- Music Therapy
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Music Theatre
- Arts Education
- Choreography
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- asc@codarts.nl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€6,340 – €11,000 / year
From about $6,847 / year
Domestic students
€2,694 – €11,000 / year
Statutory tuition 2026-2027: €2,694 (EU/EEA eligible). Institutional tuition for non-EU/EEA: €11,000 (most bachelor/master); €8,980 (Master Choreography, part-time); €6,340 (Master of Arts Therapies, cohort 2025+). Additional costs apply (e.g. medical screening €203, voice test €165 for some programs). 2027-2028 fees to be published November 2026.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Dans (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Docent Dans (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Docent Muziek (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Global Musics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Jazz (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Klassieke Muziek (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Choreography (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | €8,980 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Dance Therapy (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | €6,340 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Music Therapy (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | — | €6,340 / year | Varies | — |
| Master of Music (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Muziektheater (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Pop (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,000 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.