Study Music in Europe
856 programmes in music at 172 universities in Europe are open to international students; 83% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,360 USD and 32,598 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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Music in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 315 | 5,283 USD | 9,673 USD | 22,931 USD |
| Master's | 308 | 5,360 USD | 18,000 USD | 32,598 USD |
| PhD | 32 | 20,423 USD | 28,213 USD | 33,915 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within music
Music 783 Music Education 73
Universities for music in Europe
- Mozarteum University of Salzburg (67)
- Arts² (60)
- Amsterdam University of the Arts (57)
- Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (47)
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (22)
- University of York (19)
- University of Birmingham, England (17)
- University of Agder (16)
- University of Chichester (15)
- University of the Arts Helsinki (15)
Study Music in Europe: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in Europe?
- 856 music programmes at 172 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 master's programmes in music in Europe is 18,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,360 USD and 32,598 USD per year.
- Can I study music in Europe in English?
- Yes — 83% of the music programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (713 of 856).
- Are any of these music programmes available online?
- 6 of the 856 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for music in Europe?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 9,673 USD per year, against 18,000 USD for master's programmes.
Planning to study music in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist music programmes for your budget and profile.