Bachelors in Composition

Bachelors in Composition

Carnegie Mellon University – USA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Bachelors in Composition
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music offers bachelor’s degree in Composition
  • Students place a strong emphasis on contemporary music
  • Students compose works for all types of instrumental and vocal groupings
  • Graduates compose an orchestral piece to be performed and recorded by the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees4215694 INR
Hostel & Meals1081315 INR
Insurance190644 INR
Transportation49803 INR
Books/Misc.175776 INR
Fees99899 INR
School of music Application fee3662 INR
Total1601099 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have completed their 12th grade
  • The admitted students average GPA in their previous studies is 3.78
  • Subjects required:
    • 4 years English
    • 2 years Foreign Language
    • 10 electives
ExamsTOEFL: 102
  • Applicants with a sub score of 25 or more on each section will be considered

IELTS: 7.5
  • Applicants with 7.5 or more on each section will be considered

SAT: Accepted

The admitted students averages are:

  • SAT-ERW: 660-740
  • SAT-M: 680-790

Additional info
  • Applicants need to submit a portfolio and it should include:
    • Three manuscripts of original compositions
    • An audio recording of a live performance of each of the submitted compositions
    • Arrangements of works by other composers are welcome and will be considered supplementary to the basic requirement for three original works
  • Note: For those applying to join the Fall 2021 first-year class and beyond, SAT Subject Tests are neither required nor recommended, and these scores won’t be considered in the admission review process
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