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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.38L/Yr ($42,303/Yr)Living₹26.32L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission M.A MusicGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr
$32,589
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹33.96L/Yr (£28,826/Yr)Living₹78.9K/Yr (£670/Yr)Admission M.Phil MusicGMAT680TOEFL100₹34.04L/Yr
£28,893
Course duration: 9 months
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7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024Ranked 5 by QS in 2025
#3Princeton University logo

Princeton University, Princeton

New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹49.37L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living₹16.02L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission B.A Music₹49.37L/Yr
$57,410
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
#4University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹52.61L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission B.A MusicTOEFL100PTE54₹52.61L/Yr
$61,179
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#5second name testing logo

second name testing, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.5L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission B.A Jazz PerformanceSAT1550IELTS7₹50.5L/Yr
$58,720
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#6University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.34L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living₹15.38L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission B.A MusicSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.34L/Yr
$56,212
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#7University of California logo

University of California, Los Angeles

California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission M.A MusicGRE updated326IELTS7₹10.06L/Yr
$11,700
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#8university of toronto test logo

university of toronto test, Toronto

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.5L/Yr (HK$59,320/Yr)Living₹109.6/Yr (HK$10/Yr)Admission B.S Music and CultureSAT1330TOEFL100₹6.5L/Yr
HK$59,320
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
4.0/10(81 Users)Ranked 21 by THE in 2024Ranked 25 by QS in 2025
#9University College London logo

University College London, London

England, Uk63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.27L/Yr (£24,000/Yr)Living₹21.18L/Yr (£17,981/Yr)Admission M.A Music EducationIELTS6.0PTE59₹28.27L/Yr
£24,000
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(11 Users)Ranked 22 by THE in 2024Ranked 9 by QS in 2025
#10University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.95L/Yr ($54,597/Yr)Living₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission Ph.D Composition and Music Theor...IELTS6.5₹50.64L/Yr
$58,880
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#11Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.21L/Yr ($47,915/Yr)Living₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission M.S Music and TechnologyTOEFL102₹35.26L/Yr
$41,000
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#12University of Washington logo

University of Washington, Seattle

Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.29L/Yr ($38,712/Yr)Living₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission M.A Music EducationTOEFL92PTE61₹26.58L/Yr
$30,912
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#13Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.37L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.37L/Yr
$64,380
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#14Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.44L/Yr ($40,051/Yr)Living₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission M.A String PerformanceGRE updated315IELTS7.0₹33.12L/Yr
$38,508
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#15University of Edinburgh logo

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Scotland, Uk10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.93L/Yr (£32,200/Yr)Living₹11.72L/Yr (£9,950/Yr)Admission B.S Acoustics and Music Technolo...IELTS6.0PTE56₹37.93L/Yr
£32,200
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(15 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024Ranked 27 by QS in 2025
#16The University of Melbourne logo

The University of Melbourne, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.78L/Yr (A$24,669/Yr)Living₹11.17L/Yr (A$20,000/Yr)Admission B.Mus Jazz and ImprovisationTOEFL79PTE58₹12.79L/Yr
A$22,902
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(42 Users)Ranked 37 by THE in 2024Ranked 13 by QS in 2025
#17King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.02L/Yr (£23,780/Yr)Living₹1.49L/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE updated298IELTS6.0PTE59₹29.05L/Yr
£24,660
Course duration: 1 year
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6.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 38 by THE in 2024Ranked 40 by QS in 2025
#18new name testing logo

new name testing, Urbana

Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.4K/Yr (лв31,023/Yr)Admission M.A Music Education₹28.5K/Yr
лв29,034
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#19The University of Manchester logo

The University of Manchester, Manchester

England, Uk70.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.31L/Yr (£22,333/Yr)Living₹12.13L/Yr (£10,300/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1290IELTS6.5PTE42₹28.27L/Yr
£24,000
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 51 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#20University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Austin

Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.97L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission B.A MusicSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.97L/Yr
$46,482
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#21Chinese University of Hong Kong logo

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tuition:  ₹75.7K/Yr (HK$6,904/Yr)Admission M.Phil Music₹59K/Yr
HK$5,387
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 53 by THE in 2024Ranked 36 by QS in 2025
#22Monash University logo

Monash University, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia72.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.96L/Yr (A$35,751/Yr)Living₹9.86L/Yr (A$17,660/Yr)Admission L.L.B/B.MusSAT1120IELTS6.5PTE58₹24.63L/Yr
A$44,100
Course duration: 4 years
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4.2/10(41 Users)Ranked 54 by THE in 2024Ranked 37 by QS in 2025
#23University of California logo

University of California, Davis

California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.9L/Yr ($40,582/Yr)Living₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE54₹28.58L/Yr
$33,238
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#24The University of Sydney logo

The University of Sydney, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia71.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.89L/Yr (A$42,785/Yr)Living₹11.33L/Yr (A$20,298/Yr)Admission M.Mus Studies Opera PerformanceIELTS7PTE68₹16.51L/Yr
A$29,565
Course duration: 2 years
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6.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024Ranked 18 by QS in 2025
#25University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.25L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission B.A MusicDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.25L/Yr
$35,174
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#26Australian National University test logo

Australian National University test, Canberra

Australian Capital Territory , Australia86.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.25L/Yr (A$34,473/Yr)Living₹7.67L/Yr (A$13,744/Yr)Admission M.MusIELTS6.5PTE64₹15.59L/Yr
A$27,916
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(11 Users)Ranked 67 by THE in 2024Ranked 79 by ARWU in 2022
#27Washington University logo

Washington University, St. Louis

Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.1L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission B.A MusicIELTS6.0₹51.1L/Yr
$59,420
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#28University of California logo

University of California, Santa Barbara

California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.26L/Yr ($27,045/Yr)Living₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission M.A MusicTOEFL80₹12.99L/Yr
$15,102
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#29The University of Queensland logo

The University of Queensland, Brisbane

Queensland, Australia74.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.98L/Yr (A$35,788/Yr)Living₹12.95L/Yr (A$23,184/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE updated304TOEFL87PTE64₹19.55L/Yr
A$35,008
Course duration: 1 year
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7.8/10(23 Users)Ranked 70 by THE in 2024Ranked 40 by QS in 2025
#30University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.39L/Yr ($36,501/Yr)Living₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission M.A Musicology₹26.51L/Yr
$30,826
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#31University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.58L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.S Music IndustrySAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.58L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#32University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.23L/Yr (£25,662/Yr)Living₹6.02L/Yr (£5,112/Yr)Admission M.A Music with InnovationIELTS6.0PTE59₹32.04L/Yr
£27,200
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 81 by THE in 2024Ranked 54 by QS in 2025
#33University of New South Wales logo

University of New South Wales, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.63L/Yr (A$27,992/Yr)Living₹10.48L/Yr (A$18,772/Yr)Admission B.MusIELTS6.5PTE58₹14.81L/Yr
A$26,523
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024Ranked 19 by QS in 2025
#34University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.4L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission B.A MusicTOEFL79PTE59₹30.4L/Yr
$35,348
Course duration: 4 years
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5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#35Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.75L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission B.Eng Audio Engineering Technolo...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.75L/Yr
$31,104
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#36University of California logo

University of California, Irvine

California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30L/Yr ($34,878/Yr)Living₹14.34L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE56₹23.05L/Yr
$26,802
Course duration: 2 years
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8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#37Vanderbilt University logo

Vanderbilt University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living₹9.92L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission B.A Musical ArtsSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.99L/Yr
$58,130
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#38Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.73L/Yr ($40,378/Yr)Living₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.A Music₹37.09L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#39University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.33L/Yr (£19,800/Yr)Living₹15.37L/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission Ph.D Musical Composition PhD/PhD...GRE updated298TOEFL80PTE60₹23.33L/Yr
£19,800
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024Ranked 80 by QS in 2025
#40McMaster University logo

McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario, Canada42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.78L/Yr (CA$26,725/Yr)Living₹7.45L/Yr (CA$11,875/Yr)Admission B.MusTOEFL86PTE60₹16.78L/Yr
CA$26,725
Course duration: 3 years
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9.3/10(21 Users)Ranked 103 by THE in 2024Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#41University of Sheffield logo

University of Sheffield, Sheffield

England, Uk85.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.53L/Yr (£22,520/Yr)Living₹11.51L/Yr (£9,774/Yr)Admission B.A Music and PhilosophyTOEFL80PTE56₹26.53L/Yr
£22,520
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 105 by THE in 2024Ranked 105 by QS in 2025
#42Emory University logo

Emory University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹49.12L/Yr ($57,120/Yr)Living₹7.18L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission B.A MusicSAT1530TOEFL100₹49.12L/Yr
$57,120
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#43University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.77L/Yr (CA$23,531/Yr)Living₹9.79L/Yr (CA$15,600/Yr)Admission M.MusGRE updated310TOEFL90PTE61₹5.97L/Yr
CA$9,507
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(14 Users)Ranked 109 by THE in 2024Ranked 96 by QS in 2025
#44University of Adelaide logo

University of Adelaide, Adelaide

South Australia, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.32L/Yr (A$38,183/Yr)Living₹5.21L/Yr (A$9,328/Yr)Admission M.Mus Performance StudiesTOEFL79PTE58₹22.06L/Yr
A$39,500
Course duration: 2 years
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6.0/10(10 Users)Ranked 111 by THE in 2024Ranked 82 by QS in 2025
#45University of Maryland logo

University of Maryland, College Park

Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,812/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission M.A Music EducationGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr
$17,693
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#46Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.55L/Yr ($40,172/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.A MusicologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.72L/Yr
$29,904
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#47Rice University logo

Rice University, Houston

Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.21L/Yr ($42,100/Yr)Living₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission M.Mus CompositionTOEFL90₹25.89L/Yr
$30,100
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#48Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.8L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Musical TheatreSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.8L/Yr
$36,974
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#49University of Leeds logo

University of Leeds, Leeds

England, Uk75.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.28L/Yr (£29,947/Yr)Living₹9.6L/Yr (£8,151/Yr)Admission M.A Critical and Applied Musicol...IELTS6.5PTE64₹30.34L/Yr
£25,750
Course duration: 1 year
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6.0/10(24 Users)Ranked 129 by THE in 2024Ranked 82 by QS in 2025
#50Trinity College Dublin logo

Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

Dublin, Ireland34%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.68L/Yr (€20,676/Yr)Living₹13.93L/Yr (€13,925/Yr)Admission M.Phil Music Composition₹20.81L/Yr
€20,810
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 134 by THE in 2024Ranked 87 by QS in 2025