Overview

Why study Composition?

UC College-Conservatory of Music is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution.

The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage.

Careers

Graduates of CCM’s Composition, Musicology and Music Theory programs pursue careers as writers, researchers, analysts, scholars and creative professionals.
CCM places great emphasis on merging the theoretical with the practical via biennial graduate student conferences, an in-house and student-run journal, residencies by leading composers and a robust lecture series featuring distinguished speakers, all of which give CCM graduates a competitive edge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topics in Composition
Timbre Studies
Music in Culture Advanced Topics
Advanced Topics in Ethnomusicology
Electronic Music Techniques
Computer Music Composition
Interactive Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 93 - 109
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 63 - 79

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

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

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 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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Scholarships Information

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