Columbia University, New York, New York City - Courses & Fees

New York City, New York

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Master of Arts in Music at Columbia University is a 1-year program.
Students will learn to address the need for music education within the changing structures of the society.
The Musicology program incorporates three areas:
- Historical musicology
- Ethnomusicology
- Music theory
The program offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the latest and most important topics in Music.
Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
- Music and cultures
- Popular and urban music
- Jazz
- Analytical methods
- Music cognition
- Music aesthetics, and the philosophy of music
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Important Dates

The 2022 application is now closed. you can check back in September to access the 2023 application.

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Dec 15, 2023

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	Mex$22800

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering to get admission in this program.
Students required to maintain at least a 2.7 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

311 / 340

Avg. Score in

2.7 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
KC Mahindra Scholarship	Mex$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
Axol Science Scholarship	Mex$2000	Yes	N/A
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123	Mex$500	Yes	N/A