The academies of Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) have once again scored exceptionally high in the 2025 Keuzegids for Higher Vocational Education, with nearly all bachelor’s programmes rated as top programmes. This highlights AHK’s leading position in Dutch higher arts education and reaffirms the excellent reputation of its programmes.
Best rated arts programme
As in previous years, the programmes of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Academy of Theatre and Dance, the Breitner Academy, and the Netherlands Film Academy rank among the top in their fields. The associate degrees in Electronic Music and Classical Ballet from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Academy of Theatre and Dance respectively, have also retained their top ratings, with Classical Ballet even receiving a perfect score of 100 points. This achievement makes the associate degree in Classical Ballet, along with Codarts’ Bachelor of Dance, the highest-rated arts programme in the Netherlands.
Top Ratings and Rising Scores
The bachelor’s programmes in Music in Education, Theatre, and the associate degree in Classical Ballet received five stars, with an upward trend in the Bachelor of Dance and Dance in Education programmes, which both rose from 4.5 to five stars. This shows that the AHK's programmes continue to develop to meet the highest quality standards and contribute to excellent preparation for professional careers.
Challenges for Cultural Heritage Programme
An area of concern is the Cultural Heritage programme at the Reinwardt Academy. The Keuzegids points out that in particular the components of content, assessment and career preparation need attention. The Reinwardt Academy is aware of the attention these components need and has been working hard since January 2024 to implement improvement measures to strengthen the quality of the programme and increase student satisfaction.
Ongoing Commitment
The high scores of the Academies of the AHK in the 2025 Keuzegids reflect the university’s ongoing commitment to providing top-quality arts education and optimally preparing students for successful careers in the arts.
About AHK
Amsterdam University of the Arts is an internationally oriented institution for education and research, offering students excellent preparation for careers in the national and international fields of art, culture, and heritage. AHK is the foundation of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Academy of Theatre and Dance, the Breitner Academy, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Academy of Architecture, and the Reinwardt Academy.
About the Keuzegids hbo 2025
The Keuzegids hbo 2025 is a consumer guide for prospective students exploring bachelor’s programmes. It provides a comprehensive overview of all higher vocational and university bachelor’s programmes by subject area, including quality assessments. The Keuzegids bases its rankings on student opinions and graduation rates.