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260 Full-time PhD programmes in Music

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Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music Education - Music Therapy

The doctoral program in Music Education - Music Therapy at Florida State University offers those seeking a career path in university research and teaching a flexible degree that matches goals and strengths to opportunities in the profession.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$22,052/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(43)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Music and Music Technology (Distance Learning)

This Music and Music Technology (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield  is globally recognised and encompasses composition, musicology, performance and production. 

Ph.D. Online
3 years$16,925/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music

As one of the largest universities in the world, The Ohio State University offers a wealth of resources on its beautiful campus in Columbus, Ohio. In the midst of this educational community, the School of Music is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of Ohio State. The Music programme is offered by The Ohio State University. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(4)
Iowa City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music

Entering Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Iowa students must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory.

Ph.D. On-campus
$32,776/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Instrumental Conducting

Candidates for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting at the Frost School of Music from the University of Miami must possess and demonstrate a gift of musical leadership based upon broad experience with instrumental ensembles and a strong foundation of skills from previous training. 

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$52,880/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music

The University of Arizona offers the Music degree with concentrations in the fields of Composition, Conducting, and Performance, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree with concentrations in Music Education, Music Theory, and Musicology.  

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Musical Arts

The Musical Arts degree from The University of Arizona has emphases in composition, conducting, and performance. In the performance emphasis concentrations are available in bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, guitar, horn, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and voice. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music

As one of the largest universities in the world, The Ohio State University offers a wealth of resources on its beautiful campus in Columbus, Ohio. In the midst of this educational community, the School of Music is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of Ohio State. The Music programme is offered by The Ohio State University. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music History

Graduate studies in Music History at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$33,171/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Conducting (Choral)

DMA Conducting (Choral) majors at University of Rochester specialize in choral, orchestral, or wind conducting, but also conduct in areas other than their principal repertory. 

Ph. D. On-campus
6 years$49,148/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Education

The DMA Music Education programs at University of Rochester provide students with a music education degree that has a strong performance component. 

Ph. D. On-campus
4 years$49,148/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Performance

The mission of Mead Witter School of Music at University of Wisconsin Madison offers a DMA degree in Music - Performance. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
Yale University4,2(54)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music and African American Studies

Students in the combined degree Music and African American Studies program at Yale University will complete fourteen term courses 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 yearsFree
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Technology

The PhD program in Music Technology at  the New York University prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and industry at the constantly changing intersection of music, sound, and technology. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$16,358/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers this PhD in Music. Research in Historical Musicology and Theory focuses mainly on Western Music, while that in Ethnomusicology emphasizes Chinese Music and other non-Western music cultures.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$5,990/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

Invest your time and follow your passion to create original Music research at the University of Nottingham. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$34,590/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Theory

Graduate studies in Music Theory at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$33,171/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Organ Performance

This Organ Performance degree at Florida State University is offered to candidates who have achieved distinction in public performance and who demonstrate ability to execute research and scholarly study.

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$22,052/yr
Catholic University of America4,1(27)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Performance - Piano

We offer a phd degree in Performance - Piano at the Catholic University of America. Acceptance as a graduate student by the Departments of Music is required. 

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$52,190/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music (Orchestral Conducting)

Graduate studies in Music (Orchestral Conducting) at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance; our programs also promote individual courses of study that allow musicians, scholars, and composers to aspire to excellence in performance, research, and creation. 

Ph. D. On-campus
6 years$33,171/yr

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