The World Music department was established in the late 1980s by Jan Laurens Hartong and Joep Bor, making Codarts the first conservatoire in the Netherlands to concentrate on musical traditions from va
While visiting Codarts Circus Arts, the panel was impressed by the openness during conversations with students, teachers and staff, and - more importantly - by what they had observed. Circus Arts meet
The merger initiative, intended to unify Codarts and the Willem de Kooning Academy, was jointly initiated by Codarts, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The Wi
Our Bachelor programmes in Dance Education, Music Education, and Music have also been recognised among the top programmes in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids hbo 2025! With their high scores, these pr
Sophie Nakou is a talented vocalist, composer, and vocal coach with a rich and diverse musical background. After initially exploring pop and jazz, her passion shifted towards Latin American music duri
Are you ready to further develop your talents and bring your passion for the performing arts to life? Then visit the Open Days of Codarts Rotterdam and discover what it's like to study at our arts uni
As every year, the university medical center Erasmus MC public lecture 'Praise of Medicine' took place on the first Friday of October, in de Doelen in Rotterdam. This time the theme was 'The consultin
On Monday 26 August, over 200 students from six continents were warmly welcomed at Codarts' main location on Kruisplein in Rotterdam. President of the Executive Board David Lauwen addressed the enthus
“ It is a unique opportunity to combine my passion for talent development, the power of culture, and the strategic challenges of a changing world." He continues: “Young people from around the world co
