Overview

The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln boasts a comprehensive faculty and an accommodating array of facilities. Westbrook Music Building houses a music library containing approximately 55,000 books, scores, and periodicals; 18,000 recordings; and computer listening and video booths.

The School maintains a music computer lab, a state-of-the-art music technology research classroom equipped with computers and software for music instruction, composition, and notation. The performance complex consists of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, with stage dimensions sufficient for major touring production companies, and the Kimball Recital Hall.

Career Pathways

Collegiate Music Educator
PreK-12 Music Administrator
Studio Music Teacher

Programme Structure

Research areas in this program include:

Music Education
Piano Pedagogy
Vocal Pedagogy
Psychology and Sociology of Music
Inclusive Music Education
American Music Education
Pedagogical Literature and Materials
Applied Piano

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 183 other PhDs in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
GRE
3 recommendation letters required; 4 recommended.
Audition or presentation of scholarly material
Cover letter
Minimum Master's Degree GPA: 3.5
Statement of purpose
Vita or resume
Video of teaching

Tuition Fee

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International

11598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1031 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1031 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

3971 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 353 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

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