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Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Learn more about studying Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    27,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga says about their program:

The Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Piano Performance and Pedagogy is more specifically designed to prepare students for the professional life of a performing, teaching, and researching pianist. This degree prepares students to work in accompanying, private studio teaching, researching, and furthering graduate study. Whether opting for the performance emphasis or the pedagogy emphasis, graduates of the program will be able to:

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of secondary/high school education
  • GPA equivalent to minimum 2.85 on a 4.0 U.S. scale

Postgraduate academic requirements

-Bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognized institution -Minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7–3.0, depending on program

English proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL

    iBT: 71

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    95

  • PTE Academic

    50

Postgraduate:

  • TOEFL

    iBT: 79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE Academic

    53

English proficiency waivers

International applicants may receive a waiver if:

  • Completed secondary or higher education in an English-speaking country
  • Earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution where English was the medium of instruction
  • Studied in the U.S. for at least 2 academic years, or completed two college-level English courses with a grade of C or better
  • Hold an IB Diploma, or achieved sufficient scores in English-related sections of the SAT or ACT

Entry requirements

-Undergraduate:

  • SAT or ACT is optional, but scores can strengthen your application
  • No entrance exams are mandatory for international students

Postgraduate:

  • GRE or GMAT required only for specific programs (e.g., MBA, Psychology)

Documents required

-Copy of passport

  • Academic transcripts (in English or translated)
  • Proof of English language proficiency or waiver eligibility
  • Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement
  • Financial documents (proof of funding)
  • Letters of recommendation (PG only)
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$27,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    USD$22,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate International Undergraduate Student Scholarship:

  • Amount

    Up to £5000 per year

  • First-time F-1 visa undergraduate students, maintain full-time enrolment, achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the first semester to qualify for the second instalment.

Postgraduate Graduate Assistantships:

  • Amount

    Partial or full tuition remission and a stipend

  • Qualified international graduate students
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What is the cost of living near The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.