Timeline for International Musicians

The international music pathway is unique

Given the additional time it takes to go through the visa and immigration process, we strongly encourage international music applicants to begin the application and audition process as early as possible. Full admission is required no less than 3 months prior to your intended start date.

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In order to be fully admitted, your application and materials must be submitted and approved. You must also pass all of the audition requirements and follow the steps outlined in your admission timeline: Undergraduate Timeline | Graduate Timeline

NOTICE: As a general guide, those that wish to begin their studies in an upcoming fall semester need to be fully admitted no later than June 1st of that same year, and no later than December 1st for those starting in an upcoming spring semester.

Application Materials

All application materials and official documentation (transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal essays) must be provided in English. We also require the use of a foreign credentialing service such as World Education Services (WES).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Undergraduates: English language test scores are not required for admission to undergraduate programs, but strongly encouraged. Your application is evaluated based on your academic performance in your educational system at home, and not your English ability. This system allows you to be accepted to a degree program even if you need English support before you begin a full-time academic study. Read more.

Graduates: All non-native English speakers must provide TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo language exam scores. Graduate applicants that wish to pursue the Master of Music, but do not possess a language exam score that meets the requirements may enroll in the International Pathway Program. This pathway allows you to improve English language skills through supplemental coursework while taking lessons and participating in ensembles. Artist Diploma applicants are required to submit language exam scores in order to be considered for Graduate Assistantship. However, no minimum exam scores are required for admission at this time. 

Graduate English language proficiency exam score requirements for the Master of Music only:

*For assistance submitting English language proficiency scores or other immigration-related documents, please contact intladmissionsFREEDUQUESNE.

Financial Documents 

International students applying for a student visa must submit an affidavit (in English) from a financial institution documenting the applicant's ability to finance their entire education and living expenses while in the United States. If governments or parents supply financial support, an affidavit certifying the amount to be furnished must be included. Currency must be translated into United States dollars.