International students are a large and important part of our graduate student community. Please review the following policies before submitting your application:
1. Non-native speakers must submit an English proficiency score.
Unless eligible for an exemption according to the criteria stated below, students must provide a valid test score (TOEFL, IELTS, DuoLingo) meeting the minimum scores set by the Graduate School. This test score is due on Monday, December 1, along with the rest of the application materials. The School of Music will strictly enforce this requirement before granting an audition.
Students may be eligible for an exemption if they can meet one of the following criteria:
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution.
• Hold a Master’s degree from a U.S. institution within the last 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree was in a different country but instruction was exclusively in English.
• Completed at least 2 semesters of instruction at an exclusively English-language institution within the last 5 years, not including ESL.
2. All international students must complete the Financial Statement
If you are admitted to the Graduate School, you will be asked to complete a Financial Statement showing possession of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for one year. Click here for the current amount required.