MM Music at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Advance your skills as a musician and prepare for a successful career in any area of the music industry. Harness the power of music to express what it means to be human and forge connections among diverse people. A Music master's degree prepares you to pursue your passions wherever they lead.

Department: Department of Music | Duration: 2 years (32 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

All Graduate Music degree programs (M.M. & Ph.D.) require the following Core Courses: Students seeking the Master’s degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Music Department. Required courses include MUSC 500 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music; MUSC 502 Perspectives in Music Theory; MUSC 508 Perspectives of Music History; MUSC 503 Psychological Foundations of Music Learning; MUSC 509 Trends in Music Education; MUSC 598 Research in Music Education.

Career pathways

A Master of Music degree prepares you for a rewarding career in any aspect of the music industry. Roles include Symphony orchestra musician, Singer, Church musician, Composer, Conductor, Arts administrator, Studio musician, Music Theories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Minimal Admission Requirements for the Master of Music degree set forth by the Music Department include: A bachelor’s degree with a major in music with competence in the specialty in which graduate study is desired. At least a 2.75 overall GPA and at least a 3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Additional Admission Requirements for Specific Degrees (to be sent directly to the Music Department) Master of Music in All Areas of Performance, Pedagogy or Conducting Audition on the major performing instrument or voice on campus, via virtual live audition, or by live recording of a recent performance. Coordinate directly with the applied instructor or area conductor (choral or instrumental). Repertoire list of works studied and/or conducted or studied and/or performed on the major performing instrument or voice.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070.48 a Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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