Overview

Students at the graduate level are able to hone their skills in an interdisciplinary environment, focusing on a chosen area of study, such as Music and Technology, Recording Technology, Audio Engineering, Computer Music, Music Composition, Music Performance, and Music Theory. Our expert faculty promotes a collaborative approach to cutting-edge education that gives our students both the specialized knowledge and breadth of skills to foster development in the field of music.

With a customizable wealth of classes to choose from, students are able to explore new educational directions while honing their current talent, and are expected to produce original work through a public performance and written thesis.

As the background and needs of students are highly varied, specific course selection is supervised by the student's advisor, working in concert with an Advising Committee composed of representatives from the School of Music, the School of Computer Science, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Working closely with expert faculty, previous students have pursued study in technologically augmented performance; computer music systems and technology; music signal processing; acoustics, sound recording, and music instrument design; and music cognition and perception.

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Music Systems and Technology
Signal Processing
Music Theory
Music History
Acoustics/Recording/Instrument Desig
Studio composition
Computer Music
Computer Music Systems and Information Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 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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Credits

144 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon has adopted the method of assigning a number of “units” for each course to represent the quantity of work required of students.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the School of Music’s online application.
Pay the $125.00 application and audition fee online using a credit card.
Upload any pre-screening materials with the application.
Three letters of recommendation
(submitted through the online application)
Official Transcripts from most recent college/university
(desired minimum GPA: 3.0)
Test Scores:
Students whose native language is not English must submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score.
(TOEFL code 2074; Department Humanities - Music 19)
Music & Technology (MS) applicants must submit an official GRE score.
(Institution Code 2074; Department Arts - Performance and Studio – Music 2404)
Master of Music Education applicants should

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Out-of-State

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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