Overview

The Composition course from The Juilliard School in composition represents a unique opportunity to study in China’s dynamic contemporary music environment.

Key facts:

Students will study with an internationally renowned composition faculty that features members of the Juilliard New York faculty, distinguished guest instructors, and Tianjin Juilliard’s resident composition faculty Niccolo Athens. The 2026-27 TJS composition faculty includes Chinese American composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long, and Juilliard composition faculty members Amy Beth Kirsten, David Serkin Ludwig, and Nina Young. Lessons will be offered in person and remotely.

Additional guest faculty appointments will be announced at a later date.

Join us for opportunities to collaborate with some of the best young musicians in the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solo Piano for Collaborative Pianist
Repertoire Performance
Collaborative Skills: Instrumental
Chamber Music
Vocal Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tianjin, China

Disciplines

Music Composition

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time you matriculate (generally including at least 24 credits in liberal arts subjects)
Musical training at a high level
English language proficiency that meets our outlined requirements
Tianjin Juilliard offers master of music degrees in Instrumental and Orchestral Studies, Instrumental and Chamber Music, Collaborative Piano and Composition. If you already have a master of music degree in one of these majors, you are not eligible to apply for that same major. However, you may apply for a different major. (For example, if you already have a master of music degree in violin, you are eligible to apply either our chamber or instrumental and orchestral studies programs.)
If you apply to this degree program and are denied admission, you can apply again in a future application cycle. After three unsuccessful attempts applying to the same major, you are no longer eligible to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

399600 CNY / year

≈ 399600 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

225000 CNY / year

≈ 225000 CNY / year

Additional Details

International students(Amount in USD): $55,500

Living costs

Tianjin

China

3000 - 4500 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Work Permits

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Tianjin

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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