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Secondary school diploma (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or International Baccalaureate diploma (IB): at least 24 points, European Baccalaureate (EB), High School: GPA average at least 3.0; two A-levels (grades do not matter)
Additional proof of English for EU students is only needed when they did not have English as their exam course. For non-EU students: An IELTS or TOEFL test.
In addition, you have to prove:
- Practical Music Skills
- Theoretical Music Skills
- Aural (hearing and ear-training) Skills
Application Process
After registration, you’ll receive an invitation to the entrance exam (all takes place on the same day for Classical and Jazz):
– Written test (2 parts) – Oral theory examination in the morning – Practical examination in the afternoon
Zuyd is based in Heerlen, Sittard, and Maastricht. The university has eleven locations in these cities. Its strategic location in Europe (on the border with Belgium and Germany) offers unique opportunities for students and businesses. Big cities like Aachen, Cologne, Brussels and Antwerp can all be reached within an hour. This facilitates getting an international internship at one of the numerous international businesses or doing an exchange program at one of its partner universities in the region.