Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [5 Years]
$58,880 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Composition and Music Theory

  • This unique joint program leading to the Ph.D. in Composition & Music Theory has been designed to take advantage of the unusual strengths of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance in both Composition and Theory. Designed for students seeking the highest degree in the field, the Ph.D is a rigorous five-year course of study culminating in a doctoral dissertation.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $58880 $58880 $58880 $58880
Total Fees $58880 $58880 $58880 $58880

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3

  • MELAB: 80-85 range with section scores of at least 80
  • TOEFL (PBT): 570-600 range with section scores of at least 57
  • TOEFL (iBT): 88-100 range with section scores of at least 23 in listening and reading, and at least 21 in speaking and writing
  • IELTS: 6.5-7.0 range with section scores of at least 6.5