Admissions

Berklee attracts the most creative young musicians in the world who know that no other music college or institution offers such a rich diversity of people, music, and programs. They come here to discover their true music calling, pushing themselves past their own expectations and into the forefront of every aspect of the global music community. We look forward to meeting you and hearing what you will bring to our community.

Our educational facilities are designed to meet the needs of around 4,100 students and to maintain an average class size of 11 students. At Berklee, you get the advantages of a small college as well as experience with faculty who are some of the world's most renowned musicians. More students than ever are applying, and enrolled students are continuing on to graduation at record rates. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to become part of the largest community of musicians.

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Undergraduate Programs

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Berklee attracts the most creative young musicians in the world who know that no other music college or institution offers such a rich diversity of people, music, and programs. They come here to discover their true music calling, pushing themselves past their own expectations and into the forefront of every aspect of the global music community. Dig deeper to learn more about our application process and audition schedule across the globe. We look forward to meeting you and hearing what you will bring to our community.

Master's Degrees

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Beginning in 2012 and 2013, Berklee’s Valencia campus plans to offer the college’s first slate of advanced graduate programs. These master’s degrees are designed for highly qualified students who have an undergraduate degree. In three semesters, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on a specific area of study to take your music career to the next level—on a global stage.

Summer Programs

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Berklee holds a wide range of summer programs, from sessions lasting 1-2 days, to longer programs like the Five-Week Summer Performance Program and the Twelve-Week Full-Credit Summer Program. These programs provide great introductions to the Berklee campus, from classrooms and studios to the residence halls. Many people use these programs as a stepping stone to entering Berklee full-time.

Study Music Online

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With more than 100 instructor—led credit and non-credit courses, you can get a great education in music, master new skills, stay current in your profession, and explore personal areas of interest through Berklee's unique curriculum.

• Campus Tour

  The campus tour section offers four video tours of Berklee: a general college overview, a look at the student experience, a tour for parents of prospective students, and a walk-through of the application process. More

• Berklee in the Classroom: A Video Series

  If you want to get a sense of what it's like to take a class at Berklee, turn up your computer volume, grab some popcorn, and take a seat; we've got a series of videos that will get you started. More

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