University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

PhD, Visual and Performing Arts

Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.

What you need to apply

GRENot required
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)See policy
Applicants to the DMA or PhD whose native language is not English must submit an iBT score of 96. A TOEFL iBT of 103 or higher is required for Full Status Admission to the University of Illinois Graduate College and School of Music.
Minimum GPASee policy
3.0
Recommendation lettersNot stated
Prior degreeSee policy
Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution
Statement of purposeNot stated

“The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.”

“Applicants to the DMA or PhD whose native language is not English must submit an iBT score of 96.”

“Minimum GPA: 3.0”