Overview

We have no stylistic or sectarian agendas; our goal is to help students learn to write the music that inspires and interests them.

Features

Our Composition programs of study at University of Rochester equip students with a thorough knowledge of all contemporary forms of musical expression and the ability to present their personal style in each of them.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

As part of their professional training, all graduate students are expected to teach or assist in teaching, as well as participate in departmental activities such as producing concerts and symposia, or in the Eastman Audio Research Studio (EARS).

The students will be required, during each year in which they receive a graduate stipend, to teach small classes or one-on-one lessons, assist with the Composers Concerts series and productions by EARS, and/or help to maintain and supervise the studio.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition View 42 other PhDs in Music Composition in United States

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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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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application and Application Fee

Personal Statement

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Academic Transcript(s)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

49148 USD / year

≈ 49148 USD / year
Out-of-State

49148 USD / year

≈ 49148 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49148 USD / year

≈ 49148 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

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