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    Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie

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    Neuchâtel, CHMAIn-person2 yearsFrench
    CHF 1,580.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    CHF 100.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Neuchâtel, CH. Tuition is CHF 1,580.

    About the program

    The program studies musical practices through formal analysis by musicologists, social contexts by ethnologists, and practical performance from conservatories, focusing on popular and non-Western musics. It includes theoretical and methodological bases in the first year, followed by specialization in non-Western music languages and practice, ethnomusicological fieldwork, or conservation of sound archives and instrument collections, with a stage or fieldwork leading to a mémoire.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 30, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Apr 30, 2027

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    IELTS
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    Post-study work rights

    Pas de STEM OPT (Suisse). Après les études, les non-EU peuvent demander un permis de séjour temporaire de 6 mois pour la recherche d’emploi (job-seeking) ; il n’y a pas de “post-study work visa” standard en Suisse.

    CHF 23,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel is CHF 1,580 across 120 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel online or in-person?
    Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel take to complete?
    Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts en ethnomusicologie at University of Neuchâtel: Pas de STEM OPT (Suisse). Après les études, les non-EU peuvent demander un permis de séjour temporaire de 6 mois pour la recherche d’emploi (job-seeking) ; il n’y a pas de “post-study work visa” standard en Suisse.