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    Music, M.F.A

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    Irvine, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $56,484.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    28%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    5
    Cohort
    students
    $155.00
    App fee

    Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine is a 2-year, in-person MFA program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $56,484.

    About the program

    Offers emphases in Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Guitar/Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, and Vocal Arts. Provides courses in music analysis, history, theory, critical studies, research, and intensive performance training.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students who did not earn their undergraduate degree at an institution in the United States, or did not earn a diploma or degree in a country where English is considered the primary or dominant language. Please see the English Language Proficiency section on the UCI Graduate Division Applying to UCI website. [UCI minimum: overall minimum score of 80]
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Please see the English Language Proficiency section on the UCI Graduate Division Applying to UCI website. [UCI minimum: overall minimum score of 7, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.]

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,479.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine is $56,484.
    Is Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    How competitive is Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine?
    Music, M.F.A at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 28%.