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Graduate International Pathway Program (Standard 2-Semester) - Master of Arts in Instrumental Performance - Guitar

Study Group - University of Hartford

USA,Connecticut

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 31,815/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Connecticut

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 6,707 +

Int. Students: 364 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, United States

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

Graduate International Pathway Program (Standard 2-Semester) - Master of Arts in Instrumental Performance - Guitar

Program Overview

The International Pathway Program (IPP) is your route to a degree from the highly ranked University of Hartford. With our program, you will develop the skills to progress to the graduate degree of your choice – and graduate on time. We provide you with the best possible start to your degree program, ensuring that you go on to find academic, social and personal success as a college student in the US.

The IPP is open to students who have proven their academic ability but need to strengthen their English skills to achieve positive results in the collegiate environment. You will learn about the subjects you love, while being able to dedicate time to developing your English.

Instrumental Performance - Guitar
In 1968, Hartt graduated its first guitar major and over the years the program has expanded to offer a Master of Music, Graduate Professional Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Artist Diploma.

At Hartt, you will participate in masterclasses given by world renowned performers. Past guest artists include Oscar Ghiglia, Antigoni Goni, and Andrew York.

Our graduates presently hold or have held guitar positions at various prestigious institutions, including New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, The Longy School of Music, and Oberlin Conservatory.

Our alumni and present students have won or been finalists in the Alirio Diaz International Guitar Competition in Venezuela, Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Competition, American String Teachers Competition, MTNA competition, and Appalachian State Guitar Competition.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Closed
may 2026		Not Available
aug 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,815 per year

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

Living Cost in Study Group - University of Hartford

CAD 12,000 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

level	Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range	Confirmed for 2026-2027
Undergraduate	International Year (2 Semesters) International Year (3 Semesters)	$20,000 USD / program	$13,000 to $16,000 (2.75 GPA) $17,000 to $19,000 (3.2 GPA) $20,000 to $28,000 (3.4 GPA)
	International Year (4 Semesters)	N/A
	Direct Admit	$10,000 to $28,000 based on GPA: $13,000 to $16,000 (2.75 GPA) $17,000 to $19,000 (3.2 GPA) $20,000 to $28,000 (3.4 GPA)	$10,000 to $28,000	Yes $10,000 to $29,000 based on GPA: $13,000 to $17,000 (2.75 GPA) $18,000 to $20,000 (3.2 GPA) $21,000 to $29,000 (3.4 GPA)
Graduate	Master’s International Year (2 Semesters) Master’s International Year (3 Semesters)	$18,000 USD / program	N/A

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.