Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 - 5 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Seattle, United States
Disciplines
Music
Overview
Our Music (Instrumental or Vocal Performance or Jazz Studies) programs at University of Washington also promote individual courses of study that allow musicians, scholars, and composers to aspire to excellence in performance, research, and creation.
Features
- With more than 30 separate graduate degree programs, the School of Music offers many avenues for advanced studies.
- Home to an outstanding professional symphony and myriad organizations and ensembles devoted to music of all styles, Seattle offers a vivid, rich environment for musical exploration.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Music;
- Instrumental Performance;
- Vocal Performance;
- Jazz Studies.
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: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Admissions Application: must be submitted online by the deadline above, along with the online application fee.
- Three recommendation letters from people familiar with your academic and/or professional work can be arranged for electronically within this application.
- Unofficial transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges or universities.
- Statement of Purpose: Explain how graduate study in this particular program will contribute to your pursuing your professional and/or personal goals.
- A recent academic writing sample to demonstrate your writing and research style. An essay, a review, a portion of a term paper or thesis, etc., are all acceptable.
- Résumé.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.) Non-residents: 46,796 AUD / year (≈ 33,171 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,796 AUD / year (≈ 33,171 USD / year)
- Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.) In-State: 26,819 AUD / year (≈ 19,011 USD / year)
Living costs
Seattle, United States
2,088-3,640 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music (Instrumental or Vocal Performance or Jazz Studies).
