Study Jazz Studies (MM) at DePaul University in the USA, School of Music
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Jazz Studies (MM)

USA

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What will I learn?

The graduate jazz studies program provides students a comprehensive education in jazz, allowing students to specialize in either performance or composition. Drawing upon the resources of the Chicago jazz scene, faculty members are highly celebrated performers, teachers, composers, and arrangers. In addition to applied jazz lessons, jazz ensembles, and jazz combos, Master of Music students enroll in courses such as jazz theory, history, pedagogy, improvisation, composing, and/or arranging. Throughout the program, jazz students have multiple opportunities to record performances and compositions in professional recording studios. The Master of Music degree is a two-year program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Which department am I in?

School of Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$23,712.00 per year
Transportation - 924

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A complete international student application to DePaul School of Music includes the individual components required of your academic level and intended degree (first-year, transfer, teacher certification, master's, or post-master's certificate), a third-party evaluation of your educational credentials, and proof of English language competency, as described below. Your online application is due by January 5 and all other materials (evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.) are due by February 1.

In addition to your application, DePaul University requires you to submit your official educational credentials (transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates) and evaluation fee directly to one of three evaluation companies. These evaluators will then provide DePaul with a general evaluation of your studies and certified copies of your international educational credentials which will be used during admission review. (It doesn't matter which company you choose. Only choose one.)

  • One Earth International Credential Evaluation
  • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  • Educational Perspectives

English Language Competency

  • A minimum TOEFL score of 80, no section lower than 17 (internet based TOEFL), 213 (computer based TOEFL), or 550 (paper based TOEFL).
  • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
  • A minimum of 115 on the Duolingo English Test.
  • The equivalent of DePaul's courses WRD 103 and WRD 104 with grades of C or better at an accredited US educational institution.
  • A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic score of 53.
  • If you have completed a bachelor's degree in the US, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About DePaul University

92 percent of DePaul undergraduate students enter into professional employment or continue their studies within sixth months of graduating.

  • Two campuses in Chicago, Illinois
  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • One of the nation’s Best Value Colleges (Forbes)
  • Over 350 student clubs and organizations

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