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#1University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto, Toronto

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.5K/Yr (CA$39,860/Yr)Living$16.4K/Yr (CA$22,145/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music Technology and Digit...TOEFL93$29.5K/Yr
CA$39,860
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(76 Users)Ranked 21 by THE in 2024Ranked 25 by QS in 2025
#2Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.5K/YrLiving$13.8K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music EducationIELTS7.5$52.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#3New York University logo

New York University, New York City

New York, Usa31.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.5K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music TechnologyGRE298TOEFL100PTE68$54.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(17 Users)Ranked 27 by THE in 2024Ranked 43 by QS in 2025
#4Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.1K/YrLiving$16K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music EducationGRE315IELTS7.0$43.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#5King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/Yr (£27,996/Yr)Living$1.6K/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE298IELTS6.0PTE59$36.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.8/10(19 Users)Ranked 38 by THE in 2024Ranked 40 by QS in 2025
#6The University of Sydney logo

The University of Sydney, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.8K/Yr (A$40,916/Yr)Living$13.8K/Yr (A$20,298/Yr)Admission M.Mus Studies Opera PerformanceGRE304IELTS6.5PTE61$20.1K/Yr
A$29,565
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(19 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024Ranked 18 by QS in 2025
#7Australian National University logo

Australian National University, Canberra

Australian Capital Territory , Australia35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19K/Yr (A$27,916/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (A$13,744/Yr)Admission M.MusIELTS6.5PTE64$19K/Yr
A$27,916
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(12 Users)Ranked 67 by THE in 2024Ranked 79 by ARWU in 2022
#8The University of Queensland logo

The University of Queensland, Brisbane

Queensland, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.7K/Yr (A$48,160/Yr)Living$15.8K/Yr (A$23,184/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE304TOEFL87PTE64$32.7K/Yr
A$48,160
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.8/10(23 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024Ranked 40 by QS in 2025
#9University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7K/Yr (CA$9,507/Yr)Living$11.5K/Yr (CA$15,600/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE310TOEFL90PTE61$7K/Yr
CA$9,507
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(20 Users)Ranked 109 by THE in 2024Ranked 96 by QS in 2025
#10University of Adelaide logo

University of Adelaide, Adelaide

South Australia, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/Yr (A$48,500/Yr)Living$6.3K/Yr (A$9,328/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance StudiesTOEFL79PTE58$33K/Yr
A$48,500
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(12 Users)Ranked 111 by THE in 2024Ranked 82 by QS in 2025
#11Rice University logo

Rice University, Houston

Texas, Usa9.48%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.Mus CompositionTOEFL90$31K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#12University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission M.MusGRE308IELTS6$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#13University of Auckland logo

University of Auckland, Auckland

North Island, New Zealand59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/Yr (NZ$44,972/Yr)Living$3.8K/Yr (NZ$6,239/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE299IELTS6.5PTE58$27.4K/Yr
NZ$44,972
Course duration: 1 year
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7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 150 by THE in 2024Ranked 65 by QS in 2025
#14University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.5K/Yr (CA$19,630/Yr)Living$12.1K/Yr (CA$16,334/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE310IELTS6.5PTE60$14.5K/Yr
CA$19,630
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(34 Users)Ranked 177 by THE in 2024Ranked 189 by QS in 2025
#15University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary, Calgary

Alberta, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.6K/Yr (CA$23,756/Yr)Living$9.3K/Yr (CA$12,534/Yr)Admission M.MusDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$17.6K/Yr
CA$23,756
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 198 by QS in 2025
#16University of Aberdeen logo

University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen

Scotland, Uk78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.1K/Yr (£27,000/Yr)Living$165.1/Yr (£127/Yr)Admission M.MusIELTS6.0PTE54$35.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#17University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.2K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...TOEFL85$35.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#18Griffith University logo

Griffith University, Brisbane

Queensland, Australia50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.8K/Yr (A$38,000/Yr)Living$5.5K/Yr (A$8,082/Yr)Admission M.MusTOEFL79PTE58$25.8K/Yr
A$38,000
Course duration: 18 months
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 255 by QS in 2025
#19University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.9K/YrLiving$8.2K/YrAdmission M.MusDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$15.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#20University of Manitoba logo

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.4K/Yr (CA$19,491/Yr)Living$6.6K/Yr (CA$8,915/Yr)Admission M.MusTOEFL86$14.4K/Yr
CA$19,491
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 661 by QS in 2025
#21University of Saskatchewan logo

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $8.4K/Yr (CA$11,303/Yr)Living$7.8K/Yr (CA$10,579/Yr)Admission M.Mus MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE63$8.4K/Yr
CA$11,303
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 340 by QS in 2025
#22University of Victoria logo

University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $6.1K/Yr (CA$8,238/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (CA$10,879/Yr)Admission M.Mus Music TechnologyTOEFL90$6.1K/Yr
CA$8,238
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 349 by QS in 2025
#23University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.9K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music EducationTOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#24Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.2K/Yr (£24,000/Yr)Living$19.4K/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE56$31.2K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 474 by QS in 2025
#25Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#26Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.7K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music Education Specializa...GRE308IELTS6.5PTE58$30.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27University of Nebraska logo

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission M.MusTOEFL100$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#28Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.7K/YrLiving$15.4K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music CompositionIELTS6.5$33.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#29Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.4K/YrLiving$11.6K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music HistoryIELTS6.5$32.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#30Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University, Binghamton

New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission M.MusIELTS7PTE65$23.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#31Canterbury Christ Church University logo

Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury

England, Uk28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.1K/Yr (£15,500/Yr)Living$10.3K/Yr (£7,898/Yr)Admission M.MusIELTS6.0$20.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#32University of West London logo

University of West London, London

England, Uk28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.1K/Yr (£16,250/Yr)Living$21.4K/Yr (£16,436/Yr)Admission M.Mus Composition for Film and T...GRE320IELTS6.5PTE69$21.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
3.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by The Guardian in 2021
#33University of Lethbridge logo

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge

Alberta, Canada84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7K/Yr (CA$9,472/Yr)Living$5.9K/Yr (CA$7,941/Yr)Admission M.MusDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE54$7K/Yr
CA$9,472
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024Ranked 1418 by CWUR in 2022
#34University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.7K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission M.MusDuolingo105TOEFL79$35.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#35Memorial University of Newfoundland logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's

Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7.2K/Yr (CA$9,666/Yr)Living$7.6K/Yr (CA$10,272/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE309TOEFL90PTE58$7.2K/Yr
CA$9,666
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
4.8/10(14 Users)Ranked 661 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#36University of Regina logo

University of Regina, Regina

Saskatchewan, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7.6K/Yr (CA$10,230/Yr)Living$5.7K/Yr (CA$7,691/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE328TOEFL70PTE59$7.6K/Yr
CA$10,230
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 951 by CWUR in 2022
#37Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#38Cleveland State University logo

Cleveland State University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.6K/YrAdmission M.MusDuolingo100IELTS6PTE50$23.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#39University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.9K/YrLiving$3.8K/YrAdmission M.MusTOEFL79$30.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#40Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.6K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission M.MusTOEFL80$26.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#41University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.4K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission M.Mus Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42$15.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#42California State University logo

California State University, Long Beach

California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $8.1K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.MusIELTS6.5PTE46$8.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 105 by US News in 2024Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#43Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46K/YrLiving$12.1K/YrAdmission M.Mus Music EducationIELTS6.0PTE48$46K/Yr
Course duration: 3 months
Programs
Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#44University of North Florida logo

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.2K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission M.MusIELTS6.5$12.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#45Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.7K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission M.Mus PerformanceDuolingo105TOEFL80$44.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#46North Dakota State University logo

North Dakota State University, Fargo

North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.8K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission M.MusTOEFL79PTE50$11.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#47Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#48Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.1K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission M.Mus Performance - InstrumentalTOEFL79PTE53$28.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#49Andrews University logo

Andrews University, Berrien Springs

Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.3K/YrLiving$9.1K/YrAdmission M.Mus MusicIELTS6.5PTE54$39.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#50University of Akron logo

University of Akron, Akron

Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.2K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission M.Mus CompositionIELTS6.0PTE48$27.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 361 by US News in 2024Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022