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
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Tianjin, China
Disciplines
Music CompositionWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents399600 CNY / year≈ 399600 CNY / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents225000 CNY / year≈ 225000 CNY / year
Additional Details
International students(Amount in USD): $55,500
Living costs
Tianjin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Work Permits
International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Composition.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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