Overview

At Music from Stony Brook University all students take the same general program and are encouraged to select electives that reflect their individual interests and potential careers.

Careers

Students graduating with a major in Music pursue graduate study in musical performance, composition, history, and theory; teach music in private and public schools; take jobs in arts-related industries; and pursue advanced study in non-music fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Cultures of the World

Rock Music

The Elements of Music

Elementary Musicianship

Sound Structures

Harpsichord

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications will be accepted after these deadlines on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript(s)

English Proficiency test scores

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

Essay

Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa

First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.

Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7070 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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