Best PHD in Music Colleges & Universities in Abroad in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Cambridge, Cambridge England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $42.3K/Yr (£31,320/Yr)Living: $3K/Yr (£2,200/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicIELTS7$42.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 5 by THE in 2025 Ranked 6 by QS in 2026
#2	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $61.1K/YrLiving: $33.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicGRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 6 by THE in 2025 Ranked 3 by QS in 2026
#3	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65.5K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicGRE311TOEFL100PTE68$65.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	9.3/10(20 Users)
#4	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa8.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicologyIELTS7.0$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2025 Ranked 16 by QS in 2026
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#5	Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $106.5K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Composition and Music Theor...IELTS6.5$106.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 22 by THE in 2025 Ranked 45 by QS in 2026
#6	King's College London, London England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.5K/Yr (£24,786/Yr)Living: $2.4K/Yr (£1,800/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicIELTS6.5PTE62$33.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2025 Ranked 31 by QS in 2026
#7	Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin Hong Kong, Hong Kong20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $5.5K/Yr (HK$42,100/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicTOEFL79$5.5K/Yr HK$42,100 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 44 by THE in 2025 Ranked 32 by QS in 2026
#8	University of Bristol, Bristol England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.8K/Yr (£21,300/Yr)Living: $6.9K/Yr (£5,114/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicIELTS6.5PTE67$28.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(12 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2025 Ranked 51 by QS in 2026
#9	University of Birmingham, Birmingham England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30K/Yr (£22,220/Yr)Living: $17.6K/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Musical CompositionTOEFL88PTE67$30.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(27 Users)Ranked 93 by THE in 2025 Ranked 76 by QS in 2026
#10	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.8K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicTOEFL79$66.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2025 Ranked 190 by QS in 2026

#11	University of York, York England, Uk68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.3K/Yr (£23,900/Yr)Living: $10.3K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Music TechnologyTOEFL87PTE61$32.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(11 Users)Ranked 146 by THE in 2025 Ranked 169 by QS in 2026
#12	Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/Yr (£22,800/Yr)Living: $207.9/Yr (£154/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicIELTS7.0PTE69$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(19 Users)Ranked 157 by THE in 2025 Ranked 137 by QS in 2026
#13	Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $36K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living: $11.7K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicologyIELTS6.5PTE62$36K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(18 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025 Ranked 181 by QS in 2026
#14	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.8K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Instrumental PerformanceIELTS6.5$50.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025 Ranked 314 by QS in 2026
#15	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.8K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Musical ArtsDuolingo110IELTS6.5$18.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025 Ranked 540 by QS in 2026
#16	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa89%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.5K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Music - MusicologyIELTS6.5PTE60$38.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(63 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025 Ranked 173 by QS in 2026
#17	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25K/YrLiving: $10.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Historical Musicology and M...GRE309TOEFL90PTE50$25K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(23 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2025 Ranked 410 by QS in 2026
#18	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.4K/YrLiving: $10.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicDuolingo105IELTS7PTE58$19.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2025 Ranked 530 by QS in 2026
#19	University of Victoria, Victoria British Columbia, Canada63%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $5.9K/Yr (CA$8,238/Yr)Living: $7.8K/Yr (CA$10,879/Yr)Admission	Ph.D MusicologyTOEFL90$5.9K/Yr CA$8,238 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2025 Ranked 358 by QS in 2026
#20	University of Kent, Canterbury England, Uk39%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.1K/Yr (£19,300/Yr)Living: $25.1K/Yr (£18,624/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Music and TechnologyIELTS6PTE68$26.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2025 Ranked 397 by QS in 2026