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    Master of Music (MMus)

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    Houston, USMMusIn-person2 years
    $68,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University is a 48-credit, 2-year, in-person MMus program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $68,000.

    About the program

    Two-year professional degree offering intensive applied training in performance, composition, or musicology through private lessons, ensembles, academic courses in theory and history, and career skills enhancement. Includes recitals and, for composition, a defended thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min optional for MM Musicology only; not required for Shepherd School of Music graduate admissions
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 on the iBT
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,713.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University is $68,000 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University?
    Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12%.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Music (MMus) at Rice University: 12 months OPT (US)