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Tuition fees & Scholarships

There are several ways to fund your studies, fully or partially, in the Netherlands and abroad. This page gives an overview of tuition fees and scholarships for students at Conservatorium Maastricht.

Tuition fees

Your tuition fee depends on your nationality and study programme. Students from the EU and EEA generally pay the statutory tuition fee. Students from outside the EU and EEA pay the institutional tuition fee. Use the Tuition Fee Calculator to see the current fees for our Bachelor and Master programmes. Fees can change each year, so please check them before you apply.

Tuition Fee Calculator 

Fees for the Junior Department are on separate pages: 

Junior Classical

Junior Jazz

Junior Music in Education / Docent Muziek

 

Funding opportunities

  • Conservatorium Maastricht Foundation: The CMF supports young musical talent financially. It is funded by donations from the friends of the CMF and helps students make the most of their studies.
  • Dutch student finance: Depending on your personal situation, you may be eligible for student finance through the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. 
  • Zuyd Excellence Scholarship: If you pay the institutional tuition fee, for example as a student from outside the EU and EEA, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Conditions include earning at least 45 of the 60 ECTS credits per academic year and acting as an ambassador for Conservatorium Maastricht for about five hours per month. More information is available on the Zuyd website.
  • NL Scholarship: This scholarship is for talented international students from outside the EEA who want to follow a Bachelor or Master degree in the Netherlands. You can find the eligibility criteria on the Zuyd website.
     

External scholarships

In addition to our own funding, several external scholarships are available.

  • The Staetshuys Fund  supports classically trained singers under the age of 31 with extra lessons, competitions, masterclasses, travel and accommodation.
  • The Cultuurfonds Scholarship offers grants from €1,000 to €20,000 for talented students in music, arts and culture, including study or research abroad.
  • The educations.com Scholarship offers a €5,000 award to international Master's students studying in Europe. Applicants submit a motivational essay on how studying abroad contributes to their personal and professional development.
  • StudyinNL gives an overview of scholarships and study costs for international students in the Netherlands.
  • The Stichting Miep and Loek Graus Kohl Foundation supports talented music students in reaching their artistic goals.

Good to know

Scholarships are competitive and have their own eligibility criteria and deadlines. For the most current information, please consult the official websites above. Our tips:

  1. Start exploring funding options as early as possible, ideally before or during your application.
  2. Apply for more than one scholarship to increase your chances.
  3. Check the eligibility criteria carefully, including nationality, study level and deadlines.
  4. Prepare motivation letters and supporting documents well in advance.