Overview

Do you want to push the state-of-the art in music composition? Are you excited to enhance the human experience with music via song analysis tools and recommendation systems? What will be the next technological breakthrough in how we create and enjoy music? Can we teach an artificial intelligence how to compose novel and compelling scores?

If you find these possibilities intriguing, the Computer Science and Music program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign could be right for you.

Key Features

The CS + Music curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the theory, design, and application of computer systems integrated with the theory, history, and application of music.

The curriculum is formed around courses in music, mathematics, science, and computation. Advanced coursework includes either a senior thesis or a senior project. A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computation and Music

Computer Architecture

System Programming

Electronic Music Synthesis

Musicianship

Software Design Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

106

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Computer Sciences View 2667 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.79

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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106

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll provide your high school courses/grades, choose your major and a second choice, complete our writing prompts, and list your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.

List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript.

We are test-optional, meaning you’re not required to submit ACT and/or SAT test results when you apply.

If you choose to report your scores, enter your highest test scores for the ACT composite and/or the SAT total without super-scoring, along with the highest sub-scores you earned in each category regardless of test date.

Pay the application fee.

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

37708 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37708 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36760 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17640 USD per year during 48 months.

Local: $17,640-$22,904 | National: $36,760-$44,664 | International: $37,708-$47,796

Living costs for Urbana

1100 - 1500 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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