Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before December 2026
Overview
Features
The School of Music at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers comprehensive musical training for Music Composition students who seek to combine their artistic and academic interests through pursuit of the Doctoral of Musical Arts.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Regional Studies in Musicology
- Methods of Musicology
- Fieldwork and Ethnography
- Topics in Instrumental Music
- Regional Studies in Musicology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
General Requirements
- a high level of proficiency in composition, conducting, or performance - candidates in composition must submit original scores for review, and candidates in performance and literature must pass a qualifying audition or submit satisfactory recordings; and
- appropriate experience in ensemble performance and/or score reading. Candidates in voice and vocal accompanying and coaching must have fulfilled all foreign language requirements considered prerequisites for the Master of Music degree, including 1 year of college-level study in Italian, French, and German.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 46,238 AUD / year (≈ 32,204 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,238 AUD / year (≈ 32,204 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 21,405 AUD / year (≈ 14,908 USD / year)
Living Costs
Urbana, United States: 1,579-2,154 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
