Before registering for our programmes, please read the admission requirements below. You will also find them in the registration procedures for each graduating option.
Dutch language requirements
You must meet the Dutch language requirements to enroll in our professional bachelor programmes. You can only follow the classes in Dutch.
The exception is the professional bachelor in digital design and development. You can follow this programme in English.
You automatically meet the Dutch requirements when;
- You have completed secondary studies in Flanders
- You have completed secondary education in one of the following countries, Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands or St. Maarten) and Suriname.
If you don’t meet the requirements above, we will accept on of the following Dutch language certificates;
- Proof that you have completed at least one year of learning in Dutch-language secondary education.
- Proof that you have passed either a program or one or more course unis, with a total study load of at least 60 credits in Dutch-language higher education.
The certificates below must not be older than 2 years;
- Certificate of success of the course “Nederlands voor Anderstaligen 5” (NVA5) of the University Center for Language Education of UGent;
- Certificate level B2 for the Inter-university Language Test Dutch for Speakers of Other Languages (ITNA test) of the University Center for Language Education of UGent
- Any other certificate level B2 of a University Language Center (UCT, ILT, ACTO, Linguapolis)
- Any other level B2 certificate from a Center for Adult Education (CVO)
- Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language (CNaVT) level B2 Educatief Startbekwaam (STRT) from the Taalunie
- Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language (CNaVT) level B2 Business Professional (PROF) of the language union.
- Proof of success for the Dutch State Examination NT2 Program II
preparatory language year
Candidate-students for our professional bachelor programmes (interior design or landscape & garden architecture) that do not have the Vantage B2 language level (or equivalent) in Dutch can apply for the language preparation year.
The language preparation year can be followed in any officially recognized institute for Duch language instruction, provided the followed course can get you to the Vantage B2 level.
Prospective students who require a student visa to come to Belgium for the language preparation year, will only be able to receive the student visa when they have enrolled for a full language course at one of the University Language Centers.
Candidate students need to follow all steps of following procedure:
- Submission of correctly authenticated required documents
- Registration for the programme through Eventbrite and payment of the administration fee for the language preparation year.
- Full application as required in our application procedure.
- Registration at the University Language Center or Dutch language School.
When this procedure has been completed, a conditional acceptance letter will be issued and sent to the candidate. The Eventbrite fee is non-refundable, but will be deducted from the tuition fee at the time the candidate comes to enroll for our professional bachelor programme.
Applications will not be processed until confirmation of the Eventbrite fee payment.
Belgian diploma or equivalent
If you wish to enroll in a professional bachelor program, you must have a Belgian secondary school diploma (OK4) or an equivalent certificate and you must meet the Dutch language requirements.
foreign diploma
The documents below must be uploaded with your online registration:
- Copy of diploma(s)
After registration, we will request confirmation of your diploma(s):
- Option 1: “Authenticated diploma”, a copy of your diploma certified as authentic by the educational institution where you obtained the diploma. Find out which certificate you need here. Send this physical copy with certificate to: Student’s office, KASK & Conservatorium, Louis Pasteurlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Option 2: Bring your authenticated diploma with you at your final registration. Make an appointment for this. Please note that we cannot send you an invitation without an original copy.
- Translation diploma(s)
If your documents are in a language other than Dutch, French, German or English, then you must provide a sworn translation that meets the same requirements as the copy of your diploma.
- Country specific diploma requirements
- Students with a Dutch diploma, need the following diploma;
Minimum diploma MBO level 4 for our professional bachelors. Havo diploma are not accepted. - Students with a Chinese diploma, need an APS certificate. The certificate is required for the student visa.
- Students with an American (United States) diploma. Must prove that they have attained at least 4 "Advanced Placements". These must be clearly mentioned on the transcript of records.
- Students with a Dutch diploma, need the following diploma;
- Proof that you meet the Dutch language requirements.
If you have questions? toelatingsproeven@hogent.beMAIL
admission examination if your diploma isn't right
For more information and conditions go to the hogent website WWW
Heb je nog vragen? toelatingsproeven@hogent.be MAIL
What if you don't have the right diploma? You would like to register for a Bachelor's programme at KASK and Conservatorium, but you do not have a secondary school diploma or an equivalent recognized (foreign) diploma? Then you can still start one of our programmes, provided you pass an entrance examination.
Dutch language requirements
You must meet the Dutch language requirements to enroll in our professional and academic bachelor programmes. You can only follow the classes in Dutch.
The exception is the professional bachelor in digital design and development. You can follow this programme in English.
You automatically meet the Dutch requirements when;
- You have completed secondary studies in Flanders
- You have completed secondary education in one of the following countries, Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands or St. Maarten) and Suriname.
If you don’t meet the requirements above, we will accept on of the following Dutch language certificates;
- Proof that you have completed at least one year of learning in Dutch-language secondary education.
- Proof that you have passed either a program or one or more course unis, with a total study load of at least 60 credits in Dutch-language higher education.
The certificates below must not be older than 2 years;
- Certificate of success of the course “Nederlands voor Anderstaligen 5” (NVA5) of the University Center for Language Education of UGent;
- Certificate level B2 for the Inter-university Language Test Dutch for Speakers of Other Languages (ITNA test) of the University Center for Language Education of UGent
- Any other certificate level B2 of a University Language Center (UCT, ILT, ACTO, Linguapolis)
- Any other level B2 certificate from a Center for Adult Education (CVO)
- Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language (CNaVT) level B2 Educatief Startbekwaam (STRT) from the Taalunie
- Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language (CNaVT) level B2 Business Professional (PROF) of the language union.
- Proof of success for the Dutch State Examination NT2 Program II
Exceptions to the Dutch language requirements.
These only apply for prospective students in the Academic Bachelor of Visiual Arts, Audiovisual Arts or Music. (Not Drama)
If you do not currently meet the Dutch language requirements, you can still participate in our artistic admission tests and, if successful, enroll in the program. You need a certificate of enrollment from an official institute for Dutch language education. See above for which language certificates you can enroll.
Belgian diploma or equivalent
If you wish to enroll in an academic bachelor program, you must have a Belgian secondary school diploma (OK4) or equivalent, meet the Dutch language requirements, and pass an artistic entrance examination (step 3).
foreign diploma
The documents below must be uploaded with your online registration:
- Copy of diploma(s)
After registration, we will request confirmation of your diploma(s):
- Option 1: “Authenticated diploma”, a copy of your diploma certified as authentic by the educational institution where you obtained the diploma. Find out which certificate you need here. Send this physical copy with certificate to: Student’s office, KASK & Conservatorium, Louis Pasteurlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Option 2: Bring your authenticated diploma with you at your final registration. Make an appointment for this. Please note that we cannot send you an invitation without an original copy.
- Translation diploma(s)
If your documents are in a language other than Dutch, French, German or English, then you must provide a sworn translation that meets the same requirements as the copy of your diploma.
- Country specific diploma requirements
- Students with a Dutch diploma, need the following diploma;
VWO, propaedeutic or higher. Havo diploma and MBO level 4 will not be accepted. - Students with a Chinese diploma, need an APS certificate. The certificate is required for the student visa.
- Students with an American (United States) diploma. Must prove that they have attained at least 4 "Advanced Placements". These must be clearly mentioned on the transcript of records.
- Students with a Dutch diploma, need the following diploma;
- Proof that you meet the Dutch language requirements.
If you have questions? toelatingsproeven@hogent.be MAIL
admission examination if your diploma isn't right
For more information and conditions go to the hogent website. www
If you have questions? toelatingsproeven@hogent.beMAIL
What if you don't have the right diploma? You would like to register for a Bachelor's programme at KASK and Conservatorium, but you do not have a secondary school diploma or an equivalent recognized (foreign) diploma? Then you can still start one of our programmes, provided you pass an entrance examination.
Dutch or English language requirements
You can study all our master's programs in Dutch or English. There are no formal level requirements for English in the master programs, but the Vantage B2 level is strongly recommended.
diploma rating
After submitting your application for a master's program, the admissions officer and track counselors will evaluate your degree. This may affect the program you can attend.
Evaluation Criteria
To determine whether your bachelor's degree is a professional bachelor's degree or an academic bachelor's degree, we look at the length of your undergraduate studies, the course load, the courses you took, the school's mission statement, the possibility of pursuing a master's degree in the school where you earned your bachelor's degree, etc. ... We also consult various national and international diploma rating databases ...
We classify your degree into one of the following categories: an academic bachelor's degree (or equivalent), a professional bachelor's degree (or equivalent), an academic bachelor's degree earned in another artistic discipline, a master's degree or a post-master's degree. This determines which program you are admitted to.
Academic bachelor's degree
Holders of an academic bachelor can gain direct admission to the master's program when they pass the orientation interview/audition/intake.
Professional bachelor
Holders of a professional bachelor will need to complete a transition program before gaining admission to the master's programs. The transition program consists of a set number of courses from the third bachelor year. The curriculum is determined by the orientation committee in consultation with the track counselors. In some cases a part of the transition program can be exempted and a combination with subjects from the master's program is possible.
Academic bachelor in another artistic discipline
Holders of an academic bachelor's degree in another artistic discipline may have to take a preparatory program before they are admitted to the master's programs. The preparation program consists of a number of courses from the bachelor's programs. The composition of the program is determined by the jury of the orientation committee and track counselors. In some cases this program can already be combined with part of the master program.
bridging program for the master
If you wish to begin a master's program, but do not have the appropriate underlying bachelor's degree, you may, in some cases, follow a bridging program. In such cases, it is best to contact your study program supervisor. Applying for a bridging or preparatory program follows the same procedure as for the master program.
KASK & Conservatorium only accepts true and authentic diploma documents to avoid document fraude. Therefore, depending on the country your diploma and transcripts were issued, you will need either a certification stamp, an apostille stamp or a legalisation stamp. Without having submitted a physical copy containing the original of this stamp, we cannot issue a formal invitation to enroll or enroll you.
To put things clear: you do not need this stamp on your documents to apply and do an interview/audition, but you will need to submit it before you enroll or wish to receive an invitation to enroll. Obtaining these authentications can take up quite a bit of time, so take care of this as soon as you can.
no stamp required
no stamp required for documents from:
- Belgium
- Ukraine
certification stamp required
Awarded by the school that issued the diploma.
- Danmark
- Estonia
- France
- French Guyana
- French Polynesia
- Germany
- Guadeloupe
- Ireland
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Martinique
- The Netherlands
- Norfolk Island
- Palestian Areas
- Réunion
apostille stamp required
Awarded by an authority such as HCCH WWW
Documents from:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrein
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- China (SAR Hong Kong)
- China (SAR Macau)
- Columbia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- Georgia
- Granada
- Greece
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Israel
- Japan
- Kazachstan
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Malawi
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Namibia
- New Caledonia
- New Zeeland
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Korea / South Korea
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Kitts and Nevi
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
legalisation stamp required
Awarded by the Belgian Embassy or Consulate
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodja
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central Africa Republic
- China
- Comoros
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- East-Timor
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Maledives
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal (Double Legalisation)
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Syria
- Tadjikistan
- Tanzania
- Tchad
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
sending your documents
Postadres
KASK & Conservatorium
Dienst studentenaangelegenheden
Louis Pasteurlaan 2
9000 Gent
België
If you passed a test, you may still need to submit physical documents to the admissions officer. Depending on the country where the documents were issued, those documents must have certain stamps. Only on the basis of these authenticated documents can we issue a formal invitation to enrol.