PhD Musicology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Musicology is intended for those whose interests lie in research in the history of music, systematic musicology, or ethnomusicology. The School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933. Admission For all degree programs, consult the admission requirements stated on the School of Music’s website .

Faculty: College of Fine & Applied Arts | Department: School of Music | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Requires 8 credit hours. Required courses listed include MUS 599 Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree).

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Application information

Entry requirements

For all degree programs, consult the admission requirements stated on the School of Music’s website

Domestic applicants: USD 16,092 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $33,388. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 33,388 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: https://music.illinois.edu/graduate-admissions

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