343 Master's Programs in Music in Europe

Specializations within music

Top universities for Music in Europe

Ranked by how many music programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• Mozarteum University of Salzburg (29)
• Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin (27)
• University of York (16)
• University of the Arts Helsinki (15)
• University of Birmingham, England (12)
• University of Agder (11)
• University of Southampton (10)
• Musik Akademie Basel (8)
• University of Limerick (8)
• Arts² (7)

January intake in Europe

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Music — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Music — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Music MRes — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Music and Audiovisual Media MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Music in Europe: common questions

How many music programs are there in Europe?

343 music masters programs at 111 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a music degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in music in Europe is 17,937 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 5,053 USD and 31,278 USD a year.

Can I study music in Europe in English?

Yes — 72% of the music programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (247 of 343).

Are any of these music programs available online?

1 of the 343 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.