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    Music (MMus)

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    Columbia, USMMIn-person2 years
    $65,162.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MM program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $65,162.

    About the program

    The program provides advanced training in performance, collaborative piano, composition, conducting, music theory, or music education. It prepares students for careers in performance, teaching, or doctoral study through development of musical talents and musicianship.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Spring 2028
    Oct 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL score (iBT): 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum IELTS score (Academic): OVERALL 6.5 (Note: No IELTS subscores below 5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,392.00
    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 Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $65,162 across 32 required credits.
    Is Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: A grade point average of B (3.0) or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate program
    What work-permit options follow Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Music (MMus) at University of Missouri-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US)