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 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

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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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 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

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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