Before you take the entrance examination, you must have gained a diploma from one of the following education programmes:

• Dutch “General Secondary Education” (HAVO) or “Pre-University Education” (VWO);
• Dutch “Higher Professional Education” (HBO);
• Dutch “Preparatory Vocational Education” (VBO) lasting at least three years;
• Dutch “Senior Secondary Vocational Education” (MBO) lasting at least three years, with a certificate showing that you passed the final examination;
• Comparable state examinations or certificates.

What should you do if you do not have one of these diplomas?
In exceptional cases, candidates can be admitted after taking a test to show that they have a sufficient level of general education to be able to study at the Maastricht Academy of Music. The test is administered by AOB Compaz, an educational consultancy organisation based in Eindhoven (tel. +31 (0)40 236 4795). The charge for taking the test must be paid by the candidate.

If you are considering taking the admission examination, please contact the coordinator, Mr André Seerden in advance.

We would also advise you to attend the Open Day and/or Taster Classes. Additionally, you are more than welcome to attend one of the concerts given by students enrolled at Maastricht Academy of Music. For more information, please see the diary of events.