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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 36 months.
National

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

18792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18792 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Music (Instrumental or Vocal Performance or Jazz Studies).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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