About the Conservatorium van Amsterdam:
Students in the Frost School of Music have the opportunity to directly enroll at the largest and most diverse conservatory in the Netherlands, with access to instruction in jazz music performance, theory, and composition. Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) applicants should be strong Performance, Composition, or Theory majors with the motivation and intention to become professional musicians, music scholars, or composers. With students attending CvA from all over the world, the vast majority of courses at the CvA are taught in English.
The CvA’s facility, which includes recital halls, classrooms, and practice rooms, is located in the center of Amsterdam, across the street from the Muziekgebouw, the purpose-built home of contemporary music and jazz in Amsterdam.
Course Equivalencies
Courses taken abroad may fulfill major, minor, and general education coursework, with approval of your academic advisor. When requesting equivalencies, students should show the departmental advisor the host university course description.
Students on Study Abroad programs must utilize the MATES (Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System) for course equivalencies approvals before departure.
- Course equivalencies are granted by the academic departments.
- It is strongly recommended that you get equivalencies for more courses than you intend to take, so that you have flexibility in choosing your schedule after you arrive at your host university in case a course is canceled or there is a conflict in the schedule.
About Amsterdam:
As a key cultural and intellectual center in western Europe, Amsterdam provides an ideal environment for academic study. Amsterdam attracts students from all over the Netherlands and beyond. As the capital city with a population over 790,000 inhabitants Amsterdam is the financial, creative and cultural heart of the Netherlands. It is also home to numerous international companies, institutions and museums. The city boasts beautiful architecture and more than 150 canals, lending Amsterdam its unique and charming historical ambience. Amsterdam is considered easy-going and welcoming to foreigners since and English is the city’s second language. Getting around is easy using the extensive public transport system, or you can explore the city by bike, discovering places no cars, buses or trams can take you.
Accommodation & Meals
Conservatorium van Amsterdam does not provide accommodation, but will provide information about student housing options. The global office at CvA will assist if students encounter difficulty. September is typically the peak period for student housing, so students should begin their search very early on and inquire with CvA's global office.
Dates:
Fall Semester: Early September to late December
Spring Semester: Early January to late April
