Music Schools & Conservatories Worldwide
Compare 927 conservatories and university music programs across 78 countries. Find tuition costs, scholarships, acceptance rates, and student reviews.
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Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, US 🇺🇸
Colburn School
Los Angeles, US 🇺🇸
Rice University, Shepherd School of Music
Houston, US 🇺🇸
Yale School of Music
New Haven, US 🇺🇸
Sibelius Academy
Helsinki, FI 🇫🇮
Norwegian Academy of Music
Oslo, NO 🇳🇴
Royal Danish Academy of Music
Copenhagen, DK 🇩🇰
Royal College of Music, Stockholm
Stockholm, SE 🇸🇪
Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Prague, CZ 🇨🇿
Reina Sofia School of Music
Madrid, ES 🇪🇸
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Het Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) is het grootste en meest veelzijdige conservatorium van Nederland. Het CvA maakt deel uit van de Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK).
Claimed Merit Aid
$2,500/yr (UG)$2,500/yr (Grad)
8%
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is one of America’s leading conservatories. It traces its roots to the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music founded in 1867; the College-Conservatory was formed by merger in 1955 and became part of the University of Cincinnati in 1962. CCM trains musicians, dancers and theatre artists across performance, composition and the dramatic arts.
Claimed Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$24,000/yr (UG)$24,000/yr (Grad) 1,353 students
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
17%
Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California, is one of the leading summer training institutions in the United States — an intensive, merit-based fellowship summer festival for advanced young classical musicians, with public concerts and masterclasses. Marilyn Horne long led its vocal programme.
Claimed Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$30,000/yr (UG)$28,000/yr (Grad)
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
Programs and deadlines
1 program
14%
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Claimed Merit Aid
$12,000/yr (UG)$14,000/yr (Grad)
UK/home fee rate (~9,250 GBP). International fees significantly higher (~$20,000-30,000).
11%
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, founded in 1847, is Scotland's national conservatoire for music, drama, dance, production, and film. Ranked among the world's top 10 performing arts institutions by QS.
Claimed Full Scholarship Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
1,230 students
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Programs and deadlines
1 program
36%
GC
Study with internationally accomplished musicians from anywhere in the world. Private lessons, masterclasses, certification tracks, and elite coaching from global leaders.
Claimed Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$6,000/yr (UG)$8,000/yr (Grad)
Local student rate. Non-local ~$15,000/yr.
14%
New England Conservatory, founded in 1867, is the oldest independent school of music in the United States. Located in Boston, NEC offers programs in classical, jazz, and contemporary improvisation, with its renowned Jordan Hall serving as a premier concert venue.
27% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid1% receive aid
$54,000/yr (UG)$54,000/yr (Grad) 750 students5:1 ratio
BMMMDMAADGPD
75%
The Juilliard School is one of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories, located at Lincoln Center in New York City. Founded in 1905, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music, dance, and drama, with an acceptance rate of approximately 6%.
6% acceptance NASM Full Scholarship Merit Aid Need-Based Aid1% receive aid
$52,000/yr (UG)$52,000/yr (Grad) 1,028 students5:1 ratio
Approximately 90% of students receive scholarships. Artist Diploma, DMA, and Historical Performance programs are tuition-free.
BMMMDMAADGDBFAMFA
81%
Berklee College of Music in Boston is the world's largest independent college of contemporary music. Founded in 1945, it is globally recognized for jazz, rock, pop, electronic, and film scoring programs, with alumni including 300+ Grammy Award winners.
42% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid1% receive aid
$48,000/yr (UG)$48,000/yr (Grad) 6,800 students12:1 ratio
BMMMDMA
78%
Established in 1921, the Eastman School of Music is the music school of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and one of the leading conservatories in the United States. It is home to the Sibley Music Library, the largest academic music library in North America.
13% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$59,000/yr (UG)$35,000/yr (Grad) 900 students5:1 ratio
BMMMDMACertificate
75%
Curtis Institute of Music is an elite conservatory in Philadelphia offering merit-based full-tuition scholarships to every admitted student. Founded in 1924, its rigorous audition process results in approximately 4% acceptance, making it one of the most selective music schools in the world.
4% acceptance NASM Full Scholarship Merit Aid Need-Based Aid1% receive aid
Free (Undergrad)Free (Grad) 175 students2:1 ratio
Every admitted student receives a full-tuition merit scholarship covering the full $57,864 tuition. Students are responsible for room, board, and personal expenses.
BMMMADGPD
Programs and deadlines
1 program
72%
The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1857, is one of the oldest conservatories in the United States. Located in Baltimore, it combines world-class music training with the research university resources of Johns Hopkins.
20% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$55,000/yr (UG)$55,000/yr (Grad) 650 students4:1 ratio
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
BMMMDMAADGPD
72%
Yale School of Music is a graduate-only conservatory within Yale University. Since 2005, all admitted students receive a full-tuition scholarship. With approximately 200 students and a 6% acceptance rate, it offers an intimate, fully funded musical education.
6% acceptance NASM Full Scholarship Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
Free (Undergrad)Free (Grad) 200 students3:1 ratio
Tuition has been waived for all students since 2005, funded by a gift from Stephen Adams. Students also receive maintenance grants.
MMDMAADMMA
72%
CS
Founded in 1950 and based in downtown Los Angeles, the Colburn School is a performing-arts institution offering training from beginner to professional levels. Its Colburn Conservatory of Music, established in 2003, educates collegiate musicians on an all-scholarship basis.
6% acceptance NASM Full Scholarship Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
Free (Undergrad)Free (Grad) 130 students2:1 ratio
All conservatory students receive full-tuition scholarships plus room and board.
BMMMADCertificate
69%
Oberlin Conservatory of Music, founded in 1865, is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in the US. Uniquely combined with Oberlin College, it offers a renowned double-degree program that lets students earn both a BM and a BA in five years.
30% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$58,000/yr (UG)$45,000/yr (Grad) 600 students6:1 ratio
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
BMMMAD
67%
University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
Los Angeles, US 🇺🇸
University Music School
The USC Thornton School of Music, founded in 1884, is the oldest continuously operating community cultural institution in Los Angeles. It offers a rare combination of classical conservatory training, popular music programs, and industry connections.
20% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$62,000/yr (UG)$50,000/yr (Grad) 1,100 students5:1 ratio
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
BMMMDMAPhDAD
67%
The Eastman School of Music, part of the University of Rochester, is among America's top conservatories. Founded in 1921 by industrialist George Eastman, it is home to Eastman Theatre with 3,094 seats and offers comprehensive programs in performance, composition, and music education.
13% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$59,000/yr (UG)$35,000/yr (Grad) 900 students5:1 ratio
Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester.
BMMMDMAMAPhD
64%
The Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University combines rigorous music training with the resources of a top research university near Chicago. Its Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features world-class concert and rehearsal facilities.
15% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$7,500/yr (UG)$8,000/yr (Grad) 600 students5:1 ratio
Don Wright Faculty of Music, London Ontario.
BMMMDMAPhD
61%
Cleveland Institute of Music is a prestigious conservatory offering close ties to the Cleveland Orchestra. Founded in 1920, CIM provides an intimate conservatory experience with access to one of the world's great orchestras for masterclasses and mentorship.
30% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$52,000/yr (UG)$40,000/yr (Grad) 430 students4:1 ratio
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
BMMMDMAAD
58%
Manhattan School of Music, founded in 1917, is a leading conservatory in New York City's Morningside Heights neighborhood. It offers programs in classical, jazz, and musical theatre, with over 500 performance events annually in its state-of-the-art facilities.
35% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$50,000/yr (UG)$50,000/yr (Grad) 940 students5:1 ratio
BMMMDMAAD
58%
There has to be a place for new musicians to connect, collaborate and create. We are that place. A risk-taking conservatoire, based in the heart of London, where the traditions of the past meet the talent of the future.
10% acceptance Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$13,000/yr (UG)$15,000/yr (Grad) 800 students2:1 ratio
International fees shown. UK home undergrad: ~£9,535/yr. RAM offers substantial scholarships through audition.
BMMMDMACertificate
58%
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris
PARIS, FR 🇫🇷
Standalone Conservatory
Founded in 1795, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP) is France’s foremost conservatory for music and dance. Since 1990 it has been housed in the Cité de la Musique at the Parc de la Villette.
8% acceptance Need-Based Aid
$600/yr (UG)$600/yr (Grad) 1,300 students3:1 ratio
As a French public institution (Grande école under the Ministry of Culture), CNSMDP charges minimal registration fees of approximately 500 EUR per year. Need-based social grants (bourses CROUS) available.
CertificateBMMM
56%
SF
San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a prestigious independent conservatory offering programs in orchestral instruments, composition, chamber music, and technology. Founded in 1917, its Bowes Center opened in 2020 as a world-class facility in the Civic Center.
40% acceptance NASM Merit Aid Need-Based Aid
$52,000/yr (UG)$52,000/yr (Grad) 450 students5:1 ratio
Merit scholarships available. Contact admissions for financial aid details.
BMMMAD
56%
Die UdK Berlin ist eine Universität, die alle künstlerischen Disziplinen und die auf sie bezogenen Wissenschaften vereint. Es gibt über 70 Studiengänge für 4.000 Studierende.
Need-Based Aid
$400/yr (UG)$400/yr (Grad) 3,535 students5:1 ratio
As a public German university, UdK charges no tuition — only a Semesterbeitrag of ~350 EUR/semester covering transit pass and student union fees. BAföG need-based support available.
BMMMAD
53%
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