Overview

Harness the power of music to express what it means to be human and forge connections among diverse people. A master’s degree in music from UND prepares you to pursue your passions wherever they lead.

Why Earn a Master's Degree in Music at University of North Dakota?

Pursue your passion and master the skills you need to build a rewarding career as a performer, teacher, composer, conductor or administrator. UND's graduate program in music helps you achieve mastery in any area of music.

Music Specializations

The M.M. program offers specializations in:

Composition
Conducting
Music Education
Performance
Pedagogy
Collaborative Piano

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives of Music History

Trends in Music Education

Graduate Opera Workshop

Individual Lessons

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a major in music with competence in the specialty in which graduate study is desired.
At least a 2.75 overall GPA and at least a 3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work.
Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

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

25361 USD / year

≈ 25361 USD / year
Out-of-State

19020 USD / year

≈ 19020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12680 USD / year

≈ 12680 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 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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Overview

Why Earn a Master's Degree in Music at University of North Dakota?

Music Specializations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grand Forks

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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