Overview
Combine your passion for music with a deep dive into research and a strong foundation in teaching. The Music Education program at the University of North Dakota helps you build advanced skills in any aspect of music.
Your Music Education Ph.D. coursework provides intensive study in the following areas:
- Music Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Foundations of Education
- Scholarly Tools in Education
Outcomes
The Ph.D. program prepares you to take on a leadership role in music education. Some Ph.D. graduates go on to teach at the university level and contribute to the field through original scholarship research. Others become leaders in public school or community music education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychology of Music Learning
- Trends in Music Education
- Research in Music Education
- College Teaching
- Qualitative Research Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 76
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate grade point average(s) above 3.5.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Three references that speak to academic ability, professional accomplishments related to your field of study, and positive character traits.
- A statement of clear professional goals that can be met by our program as specified in the graduate catalog.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 36,202 AUD / year (≈ 25,200 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 27,151 AUD / year (≈ 18,900 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,101 AUD / year (≈ 12,600 USD / year)
Living costs
Grand Forks, United States: 1,437-3,132 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for the Music Education programme, provided by the university and independent providers.

