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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,158USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What the University of Hartford says about their program:

The Guitar Program at The Hartt School is the oldest and most developed performance-based guitar program in the country.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • 2.75 (out of 4.0)
  • 3.75 (out of 5.0)
  • 80% (out of 100)
  • 70% (out of 100) India/Canada
  • GCSE

    five *passes with grades of A,B or C. * Four of the five passes must be English, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Science, and Social Science

  • GCE

    five * passes with grades of A,B or C. * Four of the five passes must be English, Mathematics, Natural/Physical Science, and Social Science

The IB and AP testing scores are not required for admission but may help to support your academic record.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A four-year degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

Undergraduate: (All degree programs except CETA)

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    110

  • TOEFL at Home

    80

  • PTE Academic

    58

Undergraduate: College of Engineering, Technology & Architecture (CETA)

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    100

  • TOEFL iBT

    74

  • PTE Academic

    55

Graduate

Minimum scores for Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs are:

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    100

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • PTE Academic

    51

Minimum scores of all other graduate programs are:

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    110

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • PTE Academic

    58

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Successful completion of English Composition at a regionally accredited College or University in the United States with a grade of C or higher. Must be a traditional in class format online classes NOT accepted
  • International Baccalaureate

    English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher

  • Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher
  • SAT Evidence based reading/writing 480 or higher
  • GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
  • A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
  • Trinity ISE II Level

    Pass in All module areas

  • CEFR Level B2+ Pre advanced

Graduate

  • You are an international applicant from a majority native English-speaking country
  • You are an international applicant holding a bachelor’s or master's degree from a majority native English-speaking country

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Essay (optional)
  • Recommendation letter (optional)
  • Audition (if applicable)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Transcript evaluation by NACES
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$49,237 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$25,300 to US$28,100 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

Academic Scholarship: Hawk International Scholarship

  • Amount

    From US$14,000 to US$28,000

  • Requirements

    Once you complete your application, provide all academic records, and English Testing results you will be considered for partial tuition scholarships

Performing Arts Scholarship: Music, Dance, and Theatre

  • Amount

    Partial tuition scholarships that range in value up to full tuition

  • Requirements

    Once you complete your application and provide all academic records, English Testing results and your specific Audition Video you will be considered. This scholarship is available to Hartt School applicants only.

Artistic Merit Scholarships: Fine Arts

  • Amount

    Partial tuition scholarships that range in value up to full tuition

  • Requirements

    Once you complete your application and provide all academic records, English Testing results and your Art Portfolio you will be considered for partial tuition scholarships that range in value up to full tuition. Students who are receiving full sponsorship from their Government (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) are NOT eligible for merit based scholarship. This scholarship is available to Hartford Art School applicants only.

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Visa requirements for the University of Hartford

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