Master in Music

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 15, 2027, while tuition fees are 2,082 USD per year.

The Master in Music program at Chongqing Medical University is for students who want to learn music in English. This 3-year master's degree helps students develop their music skills.

The curriculum includes music theory, history, and performance. Students learn to play instruments, compose music, and conduct orchestras. They also get to perform in front of audiences and record music in studios.

After graduating, students can become music teachers, music therapists, orchestra conductors, music producers, or sound engineers. They can work in schools, hospitals, concert halls, recording studios, or radio stations.

Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) is a long-established public medical university in Chongqing, China, founded from historical roots in 1956. It offers a full spectrum of medical education from bachelor to postdoctoral levels and is recognized to enroll international students in English-medium medical programs. CQMU is affiliated with multiple top-rated teaching hospitals, providing a strong clinical training environment backed by significant patient volumes and research activity.

With nearly 20 colleges and departments, CQMU provides diverse programs across clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, and health disciplines. The university hosts large research projects supported by national funding and ranks competitively in medical publications and graduate education. International students benefit from structured clinical exposure, experienced faculty, and scholarship opportunities including Chinese Government and municipal awards.

Campus life is spread across two main campuses with dedicated international student housing and integrated services such as campus cards and banking. Accommodation is affordable, and campuses are well connected to Chongqing’s vibrant urban fabric, offering cultural experiences and practical amenities. CQMU is suited to students seeking rigorous clinical training in an affordable, research-active setting in one of China’s major inland cities.