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    Master of Music

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    Seattle, USMMIn-person2 years
    $65,811.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    45
    Credits

    Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MM program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $65,811.

    About the program

    Professional performance degree offered in areas such as brass, choral conducting, composition, harp, harpsichord, instrumental conducting, jazz studies, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds.

    Focus: research

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    TOEFL
    required
    Min Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. Minimum Required Score(ELP Not Satisfied) TOEFL iBT 80 (for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026); Recommended Score(ELP Satisfied) TOEFL iBT 92 (for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. Minimum Required Score(ELP Not Satisfied) IELTS 6.5; Recommended Score(ELP Satisfied) IELTS 7.0 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $65,811 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Music at University of Washington-Seattle Campus: 12 months OPT (US)