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    Music MA

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    Buffalo, USMAIn-person2 years
    $51,600.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Music MA at University at Buffalo is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Buffalo, US. Tuition is $51,600.

    About the program

    The program covers core music theory seminars in tonal theory, popular music analysis, twentieth- and twenty-first century music, and discourses in music theory, along with music history courses and colloquium. Students complete a comprehensive exam and portfolio of revised seminar papers.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings: 491

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music MA at University at Buffalo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music MA at University at Buffalo is $51,600 across 36 required credits.
    Is Music MA at University at Buffalo online or in-person?
    Music MA at University at Buffalo is offered in-person.
    How long does Music MA at University at Buffalo take to complete?
    Music MA at University at Buffalo is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Music MA at University at Buffalo?
    Per the program's published guidance: B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher
    How competitive is Music MA at University at Buffalo?
    Music MA at University at Buffalo reports an acceptance rate of approximately 48%.