$52,548 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Music
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Music at Columbia University is a 5-year program.
- The Musicology program incorporates three areas:
- Historical musicology
- Ethnomusicology
- Music theory
- The program offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the latest and most important topics in Music.
- Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
- Music and cultures
- Popular and urban music
- Jazz
- Analytical methods
- Music cognition
- Music aesthetics, and the philosophy of music
- Columbia University offers Financial aid for students who pursue a doctorate.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
- The Musicology program is supported by a first-class library, the Gabe Wiener Music & Arts Library, located in Dodge Hall, as well as the extensive sound archives of the Center for Ethnomusicology.
- The department is home to the oldest and most prestigious journal edited by graduate students, Current Musicology.
- The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
- Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $44506 | $44506 | $44506 | $44506 |
| Health Insurance | $642 | $642 | $642 | $642 |
| Books and supply | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5400 | $5400 | $5400 | $5400 |
| Total Fees | $52548 | $52548 | $52548 | $52548 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 68 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 311 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a master's degree in a related field to get admission in this program.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.