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    Master of Music in Performance

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    Boston, USMMIn-person2 years
    $60,752.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Music in Performance at Boston University is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MM program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $60,752.

    About the program

    The program provides training to advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, focusing on solo repertoire, chamber music, orchestral, wind ensemble, choral, and opera repertoire. It includes study in music theory, musicology, and electives such as diction, orchestral excerpts, new music, historical performance, pedagogy, and instrument-specific literature.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject: Performing Arts #51-100

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min A total score of 84 or higher (on a scale from 0-120) for test taken on or before January 20, 2026. A total score of 4.5 or higher (on a scale from 1-6) for test taken on or after January 21, 2026.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,274.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Music in Performance at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Music in Performance at Boston University is $60,752 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Music in Performance at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Music in Performance at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Music in Performance at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Music in Performance at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Music in Performance at Boston University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A high level of scholarship is expected of applicants
    How competitive is Master of Music in Performance at Boston University?
    Master of Music in Performance at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 14%.