Overview

Features

The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree awarded by Rice University. It is designed for those students seeking intensive study in their major area to prepare for a career in the music profession.

The BMus program consists of a core curriculum (theory, aural skills, and music history), applied study (lessons, ensembles, chamber music, recitals), and keyboard proficiency.

Programme Structure

Study options include:

Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Composition
Double Bass
Flute
Harp
Horn
Music History
Oboe
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
$75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
Recommendation letters
Early decision agreement
Demonstration of English proficiency
International student financial statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year
Out-of-State

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66540 USD / year

≈ 66540 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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