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This master's degree is designed for musicians, composers, and conductors who have already completed a bachelor's degree and wish to deepen their artistic and professional practice, shaping students into independent professionals ready to work in a constantly evolving international field. The two-year program is built around individual guidance and artistic autonomy, with teachers who remain active as musicians, makers, and researchers bringing their professional experience directly into their teaching. Musical practice, artistic research, and entrepreneurship sit at the core of the curriculum, and students have considerable freedom to shape their own path, choosing lessons, projects, and collaborations, both within the institution and beyond, that align with their individual learning goals.

At the start of the program, students choose one of two profiles matching their artistic ambitions. The Performer profile is intended for performing musicians and conductors who wish to refine their technical and expressive skills through intensive individual lessons and ensemble training. The Composer profile is intended for makers who wish to develop their own musical signature and voice as creators.

Within either profile, students can specialize in classical music, jazz, pop, or global musics, or in a combination of these directions, allowing them to build a versatile and sustainable career across the national and international music world. Musical diversity is a defining feature of the program, with crossovers between these traditions built into the curriculum. Alongside individual training, students join an ensemble suited to their musical direction, ranging from symphony orchestra to jazz combo or tango orchestra to chamber ensemble, and conduct practice-based artistic research aimed at strengthening their own musicianship, artistic vision, and professional awareness. Students conclude their first year with a performance or presentation of their work, and their second year with a public performance or presentation demonstrating their artistic growth as a musician, composer, or conductor.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Music or an equivalent qualification. Admission begins with a pre-selection stage, in which applicants submit an online portfolio through the application system; instrumentalists and vocalists submit at least three video recordings demonstrating contrasting styles by different composers, while those applying in composition or screen scoring follow separate, subject-specific portfolio requirements. Applicants must also submit a master's study plan and a musical CV detailing their prior musical activity and experience.

Candidates who pass the pre-selection are invited to an entrance exam consisting of a practical component, in which applicants demonstrate their musical abilities and technical and artistic potential through a program of approximately thirty minutes at a strong bachelor-exam level, and an online interview to discuss the applicant's research proposal, during which English-speaking skills are also assessed. Because places are limited, meeting the admission standard does not guarantee immediate enrollment, and qualified candidates may be placed on a waiting list. Since the program is taught in English, applicants must also hold an IELTS Academic certificate with a minimum score of 6.0, or a comparable TOEFL or Cambridge certificate, unless they qualify for an exemption, such as having completed secondary education through the European or International Baccalaureate with English as the language of instruction and a passing grade in English, having completed secondary or tertiary education in a country where English is the official language of instruction, holding a qualifying secondary diploma with a passing grade in English from a defined list of European countries, or holding a Dutch mbo level 4, havo, or vwo diploma.

This master's program offers five specialization tracks within popular music: Performing Music, Electronic Music, World Music, Songwriting, and Music Business and Management. Four of these tracks focus on performance and creativity, combining practical training in music interpretation with courses in aesthetics, audience development, and arts entrepreneurship. The Music Business and Management track is theory-based, covering music industry topics such as business strategies, new technologies, and management projects. All students complete core studies in musicological theory and methods, and each track includes a master's thesis or management project. The program encourages collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity for an exchange semester.

To apply for this master's program, all applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent education of at least three years (180 credits). For performing specializations such as Performing Music, World Music, and Songwriting, applicants must have at least 80 credits in performing music or an equivalent area. The selection process includes submitting a proposed thesis project, an audition (scored 10-20, minimum 10 to pass), and an interview; both the audition and interview count equally toward admission. For the Electronic Music specialization, candidates need 80 credits in performing or electronic music, a degree in music technology, or similar, with the same audition and interview requirements. The Music Business and Management specialization accepts candidates with 80 credits in music, music education, musicology, cultural studies, or a bachelor's degree in economics, requiring a grade average of C or better. Other relevant qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This master's program focuses on advanced training in jazz and contemporary music performance, combining artistic practice, theoretical knowledge, and research. It requires full-time study over four semesters and includes 120 ECTS credits. Students develop through a core curriculum of 90 credits covering instrumental or vocal training, ensemble performance, band coaching, and theory. The program also includes research and project work such as music business, composition mentoring, and music analysis. A strong emphasis is placed on artistic development through electives in areas like advanced band concepts, interdisciplinary ensemble work, and solo-trio concerts.

Students must also complete a minor and electives totaling 30 credits, which can include artistic practice, theory, or modules from other study areas. The program culminates in a thesis project involving a public diploma concert, a portfolio with recordings, and the creation of a personal artistic website. This master's degree prepares graduates for professional careers as performing artists in the jazz and contemporary music scenes.

To apply for this master's program, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in music. Exceptionally talented applicants may be considered for admission through a special route. A high level of instrumental or vocal technique, creativity, intellectual engagement, and openness to artistic exploration are essential. Applicants should also be ready to engage in interdisciplinary work and contribute actively to theoretical discussions. The entrance examination, required due to limited program places, includes a solo performance, an original composition with improvisation, prepared set pieces, and an impromptu task. The exam lasts 45 minutes and is conducted in German, French, or English, requiring a minimum score of 4 to pass.

Language skills in German, French, and English are important, depending on the instructor, and students should be able to navigate a multilingual, international learning environment. Foreign applicants must hold recognized travel documents, and exchange students must secure a residency permit and health insurance. Those who have not completed a master’s orientation course in performance may need to provide further academic proof if they pass the entrance test.

This master's program combines music and scientific research, exploring connections between musicology, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, music therapy, and technology. Students gain research skills and critical thinking through advanced studies in topics like musical creativity, embodiment in music, neurocognition, and music and emotions. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, empirical research, and the ability to evaluate and communicate musical phenomena. It also includes training in project work, multilingual communication, and ethics in research. Additional options include working life studies, thesis seminars, internships, and language and communication courses for both international and Finnish students. Graduates are equipped to work in academic, research, or expert roles in diverse international and multicultural environments.

To apply for this master's program, applicants must hold a recognized higher education degree that qualifies them for master's-level studies in the country where it was awarded. Relevant fields include musicology, music education, arts and culture, health and well-being, humanities, information technology, or psychology. Additional relevant studies outside of a completed degree may also be considered during the evaluation. The awarding institution must be officially recognized in its national education system or by an international body like UNESCO. Applicants with incomplete degrees at the time of application may be conditionally admitted, provided they submit final certified documents by the specified deadline. English proficiency must be demonstrated through previous education in English or through an accepted language test such as IELTS (minimum score 6.5), TOEFL iBT (minimum score 92), PTE Academic (minimum score 62), or equivalent results in Cambridge English or Finland’s YKI test (minimum grade 5 at the advanced level). No waivers are granted, and test results must be valid and submitted by the deadline.