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Bachelor of Science in Music

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,396/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Music

Program Overview

Turn your love of music into a career. Develop a professional framework in music performance, history, theory and education in CMU's music program. You’ll learn from our accomplished faculty musicians, access state-of-the-art facilities and study with talented peers of all musical backgrounds.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn
In our music program, you'll become a well-rounded performer, musician, and teacher. You'll deepen skills in music performance, theory, history, music technology, ear training and more.

You'll study an instrument of your choice and earn a degree that will prepare you for a variety of careers as well as graduate school.

As a student at CMU, you can share your love of music with other students in the School of Music Residential College. This means you'll live with other passionate student musicians and form lasting friendships and networks. The residence hall also offers practice rooms for your convenience — no extra trudging through the snow during the winter.

Love football? Join the marching band. Enjoy harmonizing with others? Play music for an opera. Have a knack for improvisation? Our jazz band can help with that. As a music student at CMU, you'll have a number of ensembles, festivals, recitals and competitions to choose from.

Located in a modern 119,000-square-foot facility, you'll also enjoy state-of-the art resources. This includes our 500-seat concert hall with a 61-rank Casavant organ, 100-seat recital hall, digital audio technology labs, recording facilities and music resource center.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 55

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,396 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Michigan University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship
University usually provides in second year and for that student need to appear for an exam

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.