PhD in Music in Europe
32 phd programmes in music at 24 universities in Europe are open to international students; 88% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,213 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,423 USD and 33,915 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Music Performance Practice PhD / MA by Research | University of Birmingham, England | United Kingdom | PhD | — |
| PhD in MPhil/PhD in Music | SOAS University of London | United Kingdom | PhD | — |
| PhD in Music MPhil, PhD | Newcastle University | United Kingdom | PhD | 33,305 USD |
| PhD in Music PhD | University of Surrey | United Kingdom | PhD | — |
| Doctorat Musiciens : Recherche et pratique | Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne | France | PhD | — |
| PhD in Music | University of York | United Kingdom | PhD | — |
| Doctorat Musiciens : Recherche et pratique | Université Jean Monnet - Campus de Roanne | France | PhD | — |
| Doctorat Musique et musicologie | Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne | France | PhD | — |
Specialisations within music
Music 31 Music Education 1
Universities for music in Europe
- University of Birmingham, England (4)
- Bangor University (2)
- University of Surrey (2)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (2)
- Complutense University of Madrid (2)
- University of Nottingham (2)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1)
- Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (1)
- Newcastle University (1)
- Mozarteum University of Salzburg (1)
PhD in Music in Europe: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in Europe?
- 32 music phd programmes at 24 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in music in Europe is 28,213 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,423 USD and 33,915 USD per year.
- Can I study music in Europe in English?
- Yes — 88% of the music programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (28 of 32).
Planning to study music in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist music programmes for your budget and profile.