Overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree at the University of Kansas is a professional degree program that recognizes exceptional student academic and music qualifications in preparation for professional careers, including teaching at the university level.

Musical Arts students have the opportunity to collaborate with music scholars, theorists, and other performers to attain a broad and well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in music.

Learning outcomes

KU DMA graduates:

Teach in leading conservatories and universities in the US and abroad
Lead their own schools of music and private studios
Publish in peer-reviewed journals
Present at leading conferences around the world

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Conducting

Music Performance: Brass and Percussion

Music Performance: Organ and Church Music (choral, composition, or organ)

Music Performance: Piano

Music Performance: Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

Music View 170 other PhDs in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate programs in the School of Music are open to students with acceptable baccalaureate degrees, as specified by the admitting areas, whose academic records indicate that they can do successful work at the graduate level.
Regular admission requires a bachelor's degree and a grade-point average of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), from KU or from another regionally accredited institution or foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor's degree requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Out-of-State

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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